The President Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil was today accorded a public reception at Raj Bhavan in Aizawl. In her address to the gathering, the President spoke about strength and potential of Mizo people. The Governor of Mizoram, the Chief Minister and several other dignitaries were also present on the occasion. The President will attend the convocation ceremony of the Mizoram University tomorrow and will award degrees to the students.