She said, “Whatever I am today, the credit goes to this House.” She thanked the Assembly for guiding her path from an MLA to the President of India. Murmu also expressed deep gratitude to Mahaprabhu Jagannath and said His blessings helped her reach this position.

The President recalled her years as an MLA and Minister. She remembered how she raised questions in the House and later answered them as a minister. Seeing several former colleagues in the gallery brought her great joy.

She highlighted Odisha’s rich heritage and strong maritime history. Murmu also mentioned great leaders such as Madhusudan Das, Harekrushna Mahatab, and Biju Patnaik. She praised the growing role of women in politics and noted the rise in women MLAs.

According to her, Odisha has huge potential. She urged all members to work with dedication to build a prosperous state by 2036.

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Rama Nishad won from the Aurai Assembly seat on a BJP ticket and later became a minister in the Nitish Kumar government. She was the first woman MLA from Muzaffarpur district to enter the cabinet. Her victory margin placed her among the top 10 MLAs in Bihar.

She has served as ward councillor, vice-president, and chairperson of Hajipur Municipal Council. She worked under the guidance of her father-in-law, former Union Minister Captain Jaynarayan Nishad. Her husband, Ajay Nishad, is a two-time MP.

In 2007 and 2012, she won the Hajipur Nagar Parishad elections with record votes. She also handled key responsibilities during several Lok Sabha elections, including 2009, 2014, and 2019. In 2024, when her husband joined Congress, she supported him and stayed active in the campaign.

Her career continues to inspire many women in Bihar.

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Lalu, hailing from the rural area of Phulwari Sharif, was once a student leader in Patna University. He had his first taste of politics when he fought the student union election. He lost, but this loss pushed him into serious politics. His drive to help others led him to join the socialist party. Later, he ran for various political positions and became a key player in Bihar’s politics.

On the other hand, Nitish Kumar came from a small village. He had an engineering background and took a different path to politics. Nitish was part of a student group that opposed the Congress. Over time, he gained respect and support. He also entered politics, where his friends helped him win important elections. His first victory in student politics made him a key player in Bihar.

In the 1970s, Lalu struggled but returned stronger, while Nitish’s rise showed steady progress.

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