NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday emphasized the need for empathy, inclusivity and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities (Divyangjan), and asserted that their empowerment is a collective responsibility of society and the government.
Speaking at the National Awards ceremony for individuals and organisations working for the welfare of Divyangjan, Murmu called for a shift in societal attitudes.
“They need empathy, not sympathy. They deserve natural affection, not special attention. Above all, they should experience respect,” President Murmu said, urging people to foster a society that treats Divyangjan with dignity and equality.
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