- The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu on September 6, 2019 released books on Selected Speeches of President of India, Shri Ramnath Kovind, titled ‘The Republican Ethic (vol. 2)’ and ‘Loktantra ke Swar (khand 2)’ at the Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra in New Delhi.
- The books are a compilation of 95 speeches delivered by the President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind during his second year in office (July 2018 to July 2019). They have been brought out by Publications Division under Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
- During the launch of the books, the Vice President said that upholding values and ethics was of paramount importance for people in public life and added that both he and the President Shri Ram Nath Kovind, felt strongly about it and their priorities for the nation converged at a number of points such as the “clean India, an educated skilled India, an innovative India, a fit India and a harmonious, strong and empowered India.
- Shri Naidu said that the President constantly reminded us of the contributions of our Annadaatas – the farmers, our scientists and professions and above all our brave jawans.
- The Vice President noted that being a seasoned and distinguished lawyer, President was aware of the power and challenges of the profession.