I am indeed happy and appreciative of Chief Election Commissioner and his colleagues for inviting me on the fourth National Voters' Day to share some of my perceptions with this very distinguished audience.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is my pleasure to be here today to inaugurate this important Asia-Africa Agri-business Forum.

Your Excellency,

President Joachim Gauck,

President of the Federal Republic of Germany,

Madame Daniela Schadt,

Shri Mohammed Hamid Ansari, H’ble Vice President of India,

I am delighted to be here amongst you all for the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the Advocates’ Association of Western India. I congratulate each one of you on your Association crossing this significant milestone.

I am indeed happy to be present amidst you on the occasion of unveiling of the photographs of the Presidents of the Central Legislative Assembly and the portraits of the former Speakers of the Lok Sabha today.

It is my privilege to be here today to inaugurate the World Congress on Agro-forestry. To begin with, let me extend a very heartly welcome to all the distinguished delegates from abroad.

I am indeed happy to be present amidst you on the occasion of unveiling of the photographs of the Presidents of the Central Legislative Assembly and the portraits of the former Speakers of

I am happy to inaugurate this seminar being organized on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).

I am glad to have this opportunity to address you in this second Convocation of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh. The picturesque location, idyllic surroundings and quiet atmosphere makes it an ideal destination for the pursuit of learning and creativity.