Rediff.com does a quick checklist on what the two manifestos have to say on hot-button issues of the day.
Stressing that both the government and the opposition have 'important roles to play', the President said, "While giving expression to their political ideas both must move forward in tandem to ensure that development of the country and welfare of its people are promoted consistently."
Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 71st Republic Day.
