It is my great pleasure to be here today, among such bright and enthusiastic young minds. I would like to begin by recognising the rich history and noble mission of the Keshav Memorial Educational Society. Founded in 1940 by Sri Vinayak Rao Vidyalankar in honor of his father, Justice Keshav Rao Koratkar, this institution has lived upto its motto of, ‘विद्ययाऽमृतमश्नुते’ that means knowledge provides immortal wisdom. It is a commitment to not only imparting conventional knowledge, but also to moulding students into good citizens with strong character.

Dear probationers

First of all, I congratulate you all for your success in the prestigious examination conducted by the UPSC. You all have chosen public service as your career. You have got an opportunity to bring about change by playing leadership roles in your respective domains.

Dear officers

Congratulations to you all for starting a career in this crucial juncture of your life. You all have put in long hours and hard work to get to this position. I appreciate that you have chosen to serve Indian Railways. You are joining the service at a time when India is entering Amrit Kaal and the time is apt for you to play a decisive role in the multifaceted development of the country.

Dear officers

I am glad to be participating in the Human Rights Day celebration organised by the National Human Rights Commission. It is an important occasion for the whole of humankind, as it was on this day in 1948 that the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, also known as UDHR.

I am happy to interact with the young officers and trainees of Indian Police Service, Indian Revenue Service, Indian Postal Service, Indian Railway Accounts Service and Indian Radio Regulatory Service.

First of all I congratulate you all for clearing the prestigious competitive examinations conducted by UPSC and completing a major part of your training. I am told that some of you are already posted as officers. I am also told that two officer trainees of Bhutan Royal service are also present here today. I welcome both the officers.

Dear young officers,

First of all I congratulate you all on this Navy Day. Today I am pleased to attend the Navy Day Celebrations in Visakhapatnam, the Jewel of the East Coast. Visakhapatnam has a rich history, and being the headquarters of Eastern Naval Command, and an industrial and port city, it has emerged as an important hub paving way for India’s secure future.

I am glad to be here today on the historic occasion of Constitution Day. On this day 73 years ago, the Constituent Assembly adopted this document of our collective destiny. We are commemorating today the adoption of the Constitution that has not only guided the journey of the Republic over the decades, but has also inspired several other nations in the drafting of their constitutions.

I am glad to be here among you today in this "land of the Mizos”. The state of Mizoram is blessed by Mother Nature and so are its wonderful people. It is my pleasure to visit Mizoram for the first time as President, and I thank you for the warm welcome you have accorded me.

India, as we say, is a celebration of diversity. The states of the North-Eastern region add special richness to that variety. You are among those who receive the rising sun first, and ahead of the rest of the Indians in that way.

Dear Friends,

It gives me immense pleasure to attend the 17th Convocation of Mizoram University today at Aizawl. Aizawl is the largest city and the capital of Mizoram. This beautiful City is situated on a ridge with the Tlawng river valley to its west and the Tuirial river valley to its east. Different Mizo communities live here in peaceful coexistence. This lively and bustling city is attractive beyond description.