During the Motion of Thanks to the President's speech, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya's challenge to the Congress caused uproar, inviting interruption from the Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Tejasvi Surya, during his address, criticised the Congress, stating that its government has never mentioned India's civilisational ethos. He challenged Congress leaders to show any instance while reading from the previous President's addresses. "Other than once during Swami Vivekanand's 150th birth anniversary footnote, in 10 years of Congress rule, there is no mention of India's culture, tradition, civilisational values and ethos. This shows their commitment to the country," Surya alleged.