Patil, the 72-year old candidate of the Congress Party, defeated incumbent Vice President Shekhawat, the candidate of the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party. Patil being the first woman president of India does manifest the fact that people of this part of the world have a strong urge for a discrimination free society backed up by peace, tolerance and a harmonious living.

I, at this point, believe that this historical event will certainly augur well to usher in a new and modern era in this subcontinent.

Congratulations, Pratibha Patil.