President Droupadi Murmu has reacted to the Kolkata rape horror. She has strongly condemned the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata`s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 28. In a heartfelt statement, she expressed profound dismay over the escalating atrocities against women, declaring, "enough is enough." President Murmu urged for a deep societal introspection in light of the horrific crime, which has sparked nationwide outrage and protests. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been tasked with probing the case, as the nation grapples with the urgent need for enhanced safety measures for women. The tragic incident has not only sent shockwaves through the medical community but has also ignited widespread demands for justice and reforms to protect women from such heinous acts.

On August 16, 2024, India observed the sixth death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. On Atal Bihari Vajpayee`s death anniversary, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid floral tributes at the `Sadaiv Atal` memorial in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited the memorial to honor Vajpayee, alongside Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Vajpayee, born in Gwalior in 1924, was a towering figure in Indian politics and the face of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for decades. He made history as the first non-Congress Prime Minister to complete a full term in office. His leadership and vision left a lasting impact on the nation. Vajpayee passed away on August 16, 2018, after a prolonged illness, and his contributions continue to be remembered with respect and admiration.