President Droupadi Murmu addresses the nation on Independence Day eve
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday addressed the nation and extended her greetings ahead of the 80th Independence day. On the eve of Independence Day, Murmu praised India’s growth and said that “every citizen is contributing to nation building”.Here’s are some of the key quotes from President Murmu’s national address:
- Duty of every person associated with judicial system to ensure that no one is deprived of justice due to lack of resources.
- Citizens across all walks of life are making valuable contributions to nation-building, with the Armed Forces, CAPFs, police personnel, sanitation workers and the Indian diaspora playing a special role. India remains committed to building a Viksit Bharat by 2047 through inclusive development, while drawing inspiration from its rich heritage and the ideals of the freedom struggle.
- Operation Sindoor demonstrated Indian Armed Forces’ capability for precision strikes against terror networks.
- People from different ideological streams shared one common goal, India’s independence. During the Swadeshi Movement, Vande Mataram became the song of the masses. Under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, countless Indians joined the freedom struggle, while Dr BR Ambedkar set high ideals of social reform and national commitment.
- Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty with country harbouring terrorism a decisive step in national interest, particularly for farmers.
- Terrorists and those supporting them will have to face consequences no matter where they hide.
- Making India Naxal-free is a major national achievement.
- Due to communal violence, millions of people had to become refugees and endure the horrors of Partition. Yet, they did not abandon their identity. When our country became independent, along with the serious consequences of Partition, integrating more than 550 princely states with the newly independent India was also an extraordinary challenge. Sardar Patel integrated the princely states into our independent republic.
- Over 25 cr people lifted out of poverty in past decade through inclusive development initiatives.
- Free ration programme ensuring food security for more than 80 cr beneficiaries.
- We are moving forward with a balance between heritage and development. The world’s largest and most advanced digital infrastructure has been developed in our country. Digital payments are being made even at small shops in villages and on roadside stalls. More than half of the world’s real-time digital transactions are taking place in India. Our citizens and the government, working together, have presented an example of a digital revolution to the global community.
