India report: President Droupadi Murmu hails India's achievements in her maiden address to the nation

Listen to the latest SBS Hindi report from India. 15/08/2022

Indian President Droupadi Murmu inspecting the guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace) forecourt on July 25, 2022 in New Delhi, India. Credit: Hindustan Times/Sipa USA/AAP Image

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