Kumar Bahukhandi
President Draupadi Murmu is addressing the nation on the eve of Independence Day. At the beginning of her address, she wished the countrymen a Happy Independence Day. She said, ‘My dear countrymen, I extend my heartfelt wishes to all of you on Independence Day.’ On this occasion, President Murmu said that I am very happy to see that all the countrymen are preparing to celebrate the 78th Independence Day.
‘Seeing the tricolour fluttering on the occasion of Independence Day, whether it is at the Red Fort, in the state capitals or around us, fills our hearts with enthusiasm.’ In his address, the President said, ‘Just as we celebrate various festivals with our families, we also celebrate our Independence Day and Republic Day with our family whose members are all our countrymen. We are part of a tradition that links the dreams of the freedom fighters and the aspirations of future generations who will see our nation regain its full glory in the years to come.’
‘Today is a day to remember the horrors of Partition’
In her address, the President said, “We have started celebrating the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda as Tribal Pride Day. The celebration of his 150th birth anniversary next year will be an opportunity to honour more deeply his contribution to the national renaissance. Today, on 14 August, our country is observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. It is a day to remember the horrors of Partition. When our great nation was partitioned, millions of people were forced to migrate. Millions lost their lives. A day before celebrating Independence Day, we remember that unprecedented human tragedy and stand in solidarity with the families who were torn apart.”
The President also spoke on India’s economy
The President said, ‘We are celebrating the 75th anniversary of our Constitution. The journey of our newly independent nation has faced serious obstacles. Remaining firm on the constitutional ideals of justice, equality, freedom and fraternity, we are moving forward with the campaign that India regains its glorious place on the world stage. By achieving an average annual growth rate of 8 percent between the year 2021 and the year 2024, India is among the fastest growing large economies.
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