President Patil recalls Mahatma Gandhi's vision of all round developmentOctober 1st, 2009 AHMEDABAD - President Pratibha Patil has said Mahatma Gandhi's idea of all round development was a key to stable and a secure society. Addressing a gathering here on Wednesday, President Patil said, "Gandhiji gave the message that our task would not be complete unless we wipe the tears of each and every poor in this country so only when each and every section of the society is able to benefit from the country's development only then we would be able to set up a stable and a secure society."
Patil who is on a four-day visit to the state would be visiting Gandhiji's Sabarmati Ashram today.
President Patil to visit Gujarat todaySeptember 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil will pay a five-day visit to Gujarat from Wednesday evening. Pratibha Patil will arrive at the Ahmedabad airport at 5.00 pm today.
President Patil greets the nation on Dussehra eveSeptember 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The President of India, Pratibha Devisingh Patil, on Sunday greeted the countrymen on the occasion of Dussehra festival, which is to be celebrated on Monday (Sep.27). "On the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, I extend my greetings to all my fellow citizens and wish them success, prosperity and happiness," President Pratibha Patil said in a message on Sunday.
President greets people on Parsi New YearAugust 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil today greeted the people of the country on the occasion of the Parsi New Year, which will be celebrated tomorrow. In her message, President Patil said: "On the joyous occasion of Navroz, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens, especially my Parsi sisters and brothers."
"May this unique festival heralding the Parsi New Year bring happiness and fulfilment to our people and make us feel proud of our composite culture and pluralistic society," the President added.
President Patil to visit Vidarbha todayJuly 17th, 2009 VIDARBHA - President Pratibha Patil will arrive here on a day-long visit today. During her visit, President Patil will unveil the statue of Maharana Pratap at Chikhli.
Patil for alternative dispute settlement mechanismJune 27th, 2009 THANE - President Pratibha Patil today called for introducing mobile courts in remote areas and alternative dispute settlement mechanism in order to make justice affordable and accessible to weaker sections of society. Speaking after inaugurating the Maharashtra Judicial Academy at Uttan in Thane District, Patil expressed concern over the increase in court and lawyers fees.
President Pratibha Patil votesMay 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil walked into a polling booth flashing her brand new voter identity card to exercise her franchise - a tradition that was started by former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
President Pratibha Patil casts her voteMay 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI /PATNA - President Pratibha Patil cast her vote in the fourth round of the five-phased general elections to the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Amid tight security, Patil came to cast her vote at the polling booth located in the Rashtrapati Bhavan along with other voters.
President Patil in Bangalore on two-day visitMay 7th, 2009 BANGALORE - President Pratibha Patil arrived in the Karnataka capital Thursday evening on a two-day visit during which she will attend the concluding function of the centenary celebrations of the prestigious Indian Institute of Science here. President Patil will unveil a plaque at the IISc to mark the end of the celebrations here Friday.
Senior students should act responsibly: Pratibha PatilApril 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the rising cases of ragging in educational institutions. In a statement issued here, Patil urged senior students to act responsibly towards their juniors.
President Patil leaves for Tawang in ArunachalApril 2nd, 2009 TAWANG - President Pratibha Patil on Thursday left for Tawang, the district headquarters located at 9000 feet above sea level near Sino-India border. During her visit, she will visit the 450-year-old Tawang monastery, the second largest in Asia.
Pratibha Patil to visit Itanagar on WednesdayMarch 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Devisingh Patil will be visting Arunachal Pradesh for three days beginning Wednesday, when she would arrive in Itanagar. According to official sources, Patil is slated to deliver the convocation address at the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) during her visit.
Congress to empower weaker sections: SoniaFebruary 2nd, 2009 JAIPUR - The Congress had always upheld the cause of weaker sections and farmers and would continue trying to empower them, party president Sonia Gandhi said here Tuesday. Addressing a rally to thank Congress workers who had helped bring the party back to power in the state, Gandhi said: 'When the Congress was in power in the state, we had taken up the cause of farmers and weaker sections of the society.
Congress upholds cause of weaker sections: GandhiFebruary 2nd, 2009 JAIPUR - The Congress has always upheld the cause of the weaker sections of society and farmers and would continue to empower them, party president Sonia Gandhi said here Tuesday as she thanked people of Rajasthan for voting the party to power. 'When the Congress was in power in the state, we had taken up the cause of farmers and weaker sections of society.
President Patil congratulates ObamaJanuary 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil Wednesday joined other world leaders in congratulating US President Barack Obama on assuming office and hoped that the relationship between India and America will be strengthened during his presidency. 'I am confident that under your leadership the India-US partnership will be further strengthened and that we shall continue to work together for the many commonalities in our vision for our peoples and for international peace and stability,' Patil said in a letter to Obama.
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