By Khabar Rojana 
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that the policies and “conspiracies” of British official Thomas Macaulay during colonial rule had instilled a sense of inferiority among Indians, adding that the country is now taking steps to break free from that mindset. Addressing a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament at the start of the Budget Session, she said that achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat requires not only modern development but also national self-respect and cultural pride.
The President said India is among the world’s richest nations culturally and that the government is working to transform this heritage into a source of national strength. She highlighted efforts to preserve and enrich India’s cultural legacy, including the return of sacred relics of Bhagwan Buddha after 125 years, now on public display in Delhi.
Ms. Murmu also noted that 2026 marks 75 years since the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple, calling it a symbol of India’s enduring faith and Sanatan culture. She further referred to the 1,000-year anniversary of the establishment of Gangaikonda Cholapuram by Rajendra Chola, saying such milestones give millions of Indians a sense of pride in the country’s glorious past.
Shalu Shalu