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Motion of Thanks: Parliament Debate on President Murmu’s Address

6 February 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSMotion of Thanks:Parliament Debateon PresidentMurmu’s Address6 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Parliament debated the Motion of Thanks after Droupadi Murmu addressed members as the Budget Session began.

Key facts

  • Moved in both Houses as a formal resolution of gratitude.
  • Lets MPs criticise and review the Government’s policies and programmes.
  • The Address is the Government’s policy statement, drafted by the Council of Ministers and cleared by the Cabinet.
  • Origin: Westminster tradition, adapted to India.

Articles

  • 86(1): President may address either House or both together.
  • 87(1): compulsory Special Address after a general election and every year’s first session.
  • 87(2): Parliament must frame rules for discussing the Address, done through the Motion of Thanks.

Exam angle

  • Compulsory Special Address: Article 87(1).
  • Drafted by Council of Ministers.

Test yourself

1. Which Article makes the President's Special Address compulsory after a general election and at each year's first session?

Article 87(1) mandates the Special Address; 86(1) only empowers the President to address.

2. The Motion of Thanks in Parliament is moved to express gratitude for which of the following?

It thanks the President for the Special Address.

3. Who prepares the content of the President's Address, which acts as the Government's policy statement?

The Council of Ministers drafts it and the Cabinet approves it.

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