Constitution my sacred text, Parliament my temple: Pranab in final address

Ram Nath Kovind will replace him as the 14th President of the nation

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Thank you. Jai Hind.

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When I speak to you tomorrow, it will not be as the President but as a citizen– a pilgrim like all of you in India’s onward march towards glory.

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Words can't adequately express the gratitude that I have for people: Pranab Mukherjee

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During my five years in Rashtrapati Bhawan, we found happiness in and we leant to smile and connect with nature: Pranab Mukherjee

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Eradication of poverty will lead to increase in happiness: Pranab Mukherjee

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Financial inclusion is very important for equal society: Pranab Mukherjee

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For us, creation of an inclusive society is very necessary: Pranab Mukherjee

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Our education system must accept disruption as a norm and prepare our students for it: Pranab Mukherjee

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We all have to act now to save the environment: Pranab Mukherjee

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When greed exceeds need, nature unleashes its fury: Pranab Mukherjee

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Protection of the environment is necessary for our survival: Pranab Mukherjee

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At the heart of the violence is darkness and fear: Pranab Mukherjee

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Fellow citizens, as one advances in years, so does one's propensity to sermonise. But I have no sermons to make: Pranab Mukherjee

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My sacred text has been the Constitution, my temple has been Parliament, my passion has been the service of the people of India: Pranab Mukherjee

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I knew I would be judged by the critical lense of the history: Pranab Mukherjee

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Each day of these five years I leart from my conversation with the people: Pranab Mukherjee

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I am humbled by the kindness I have received form the people: Pranab Mukherjee