Will rise above partisan interests: President Pranab

President Pranab Mukherjee in his first speech after his swearing-in said he would in keeping with his high office strive to rise above partisan interests in the service of the people.

Saying he was deeply moved by the high honour bestowed on him, President Mukherjee said as president he would strive to preserve, protect and guard the constitution "not just in spirit but all across the divide of party and region".