President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of Republic Day on Thursday.
The President's speech on the eve of Republic Day is important as it provides a direct platform for the head of the nation to address citizens. This annual address is crucial for providing perspectives on India's accomplishments, challenges, and future vision.
“My heartiest greetings to all of you on the eve of the 75th Republic Day! President Murmu began by saying, "My heart is filled with pride when I look back and see how far we have travelled despite adversities."
Droupadi Murmu is the 15th President of India, and here are the top quotes from her address to the nation on the eve of the 75th Republic Day.
Democracy
“In India, democratic system is much older than the concept of western democracy. That is the reason why India is called the “mother of democracy. After a long and difficult struggle, on 15th August, 1947, India became free from foreign rule. Yet, the task of framing the principles and processes that would govern the country and unleash its true potential was still a work in progress,” President Murmu said.
Tribute to Karpoori Thakur:
President Droupadi Murmu called the late Karpoori Thakur, who has been conferred the Bharat Ratna this year, "a tireless champion of social justice" and "greatest advocate of backward classes".
Women's Reservation Bill:
President Murmu said the Women's Reservation Bill, passed by the Parliament in October last year, has led India to progress closer to the ideal of gender equality. She said it will prove to be a "revolutionary tool of women’s empowerment".
"When more women will be involved in the matters of collective importance, our administrative priorities will be more in tune with the needs of the masses," the president added.
On GDP:
The president said, “Our GDP growth rate has remained the highest among major economies in recent years, and we have all reasons to believe that this performance will continue in the year 2024 and beyond."
Conflicts in the world:
About the conflicts that are ongoing across the globe, President Murmu said, "When each of the two conflicting sides believes that it is right and the other is wrong, the way out should be found in the light of reason.”
“From Vardhaman Mahavir and Samrat Ashok to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, India has time and again shown that non-violence is not just an ideal that may be difficult to achieve but it is a distinct possibility."
Ram Temple in Ayodhya:
On Ayodhya Ram Temple, President Droupadi Murmu in her address called it a landmark in "India’s continued re-discovery of its civilisational heritage".
“The construction of the temple commenced after the due judicial process and the decision of the highest court of the land. Now it stands as a grand edifice, giving a befitting expression not only of people’s faith but also as a testament to people’s enormous trust in judicial process," the president added.
ISRO Achievements:
"India went to the moon, becoming the first to land on the lunar south pole region. After Chandrayaan-3, the Indian Space Research Organisation rolled out a solar mission as well. Recently, Aditya L1 was successfully put into the halo orbit. We began the new year with the launch of our first X-ray Polarimeter Satellite called XPoSat which will study space mysteries like black holes,” President Murmu said.
Conclusion:
“Before I conclude, let me offer my greetings to the members of the judiciary and civil services. My Republic Day greetings to the officials of India’s missions abroad and the diaspora community! Let us all dedicate ourselves to serve the nation and fellow citizens in every way we can. My best wishes to all of you in this endeavour. Thank you. Jai Hind! Jai Bharat!”
The entire speech of the president can be found here.
