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Lucknow: President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said there can be differences of ideology between the ruling party and the Opposition but there should not be any animosity between both the sides. Addressing a joint sitting of the Uttar Pradesh legislative council and the assembly, Kovind said the UP legislature has a glorious history of dignified amicability between the ruling party and the Opposition. "Sometimes, there have been undignified incidents which are contrary to this rich tradition. You have to make an effort to forget them by considering those as an exception," said the President. "You all have to further strengthen the rich political tradition of UP. In a democracy, there can be differences of ideology between the ruling party and the opposition but there should not be any animosity (vaimanasya) between both the sides," Kovind said. Kovind said the legislature is the temple of democracy and people consider the public representatives as their bhaagyavidhata (one who decides the destiny). "The people of the state have a lot of hope and expectations from you, and fulfilling their expectations is the most important work for you," said the President. "The ambit of your public service must contain all citizens, whether they have voted for you or not. Hence, it is your responsibility to work in the interest of every person," he said. He reminded them that according to the oath, they are committed to work not only for the entire state but for the entire country apart from their respective regions. Emphasising on the need to increase the representation of the women (in the legislature), Kovind said, "From the point of view of social inclusion, it is a good achievement that in the current Legislature, the ambit of representation o ...