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President Droupadi Murmu greets nation on eve of 74th Republic Day

In her first Republic Day eve address, President Droupadi Murmu extends special appreciation to our jawans who guard the borders and are ready to make any sacrifice for the country. On the eve of the 74th Republic Day, President Murmu extended greetings to the nation.

 Addressing the citizens, the President said that from the day the Constitution came into effect to the present day, India’s journey has been amazing and inspired many other nations. She also conveyed appreciation for all the brave soldiers of paramilitary forces and police forces who provide internal security to their fellow citizens.

In her address to the nation, the President spoke of India’s journey, its strengths, and the future ahead, also touching on India’s growing economy, the challenges from the pandemic, and the road ahead that awaits India’s footprints.

 Power in diversity

 One of the oldest living civilizations, India, a young modern Republic, has succeeded as a democratic republic due to its varied diversity. The President highlighting this, said, “… so many creeds and so many languages have not divided us, they have only united us. That is the essence of India.”

 On the same lines, the President while remembering the role of jurist B.N. Rau, who had prepared the initial draft, and other experts and officers who helped in the making of the constitution, said that India is proud of the fact that the members of that assembly represented all regions and communities of India and that they included 15 women too.

Contribution of our forefathers

 President Murmu in her address also paid tributes to the country’s forefathers who sacrificed their lives for the country, adding that those decades of struggle and sacrifice helped us win freedom not only from colonial rule but also from the imposed values and narrow world views. She said, “The national movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi, was as much about winning Independence as about rediscovering our ideals.

 India’s Constitution is inspired by the humanistic philosophy of the oldest living civilization in the world as well as new ideas that emerged in more recent history. The President in her address said that the nation will always remain grateful to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who headed the Drafting Committee of the Constitution and thus had a critical part in giving it the final shape.

 She further added that the Constitution of India that started governing the life of the Republic was the outcome of the Freedom Struggle.

 Ideal of ‘Sarvodaya’

 Remembering Gandhiji’s ideal of ‘Sarvodaya’, the upliftment of all, the President said that we realise that much remains to be done, however, the progress India has made on all fronts is encouraging. In our mission of ‘Sarvodaya’, the most encouraging has been the progress made on the economic front. India, last year, became the fifth largest economy in the world which comes against the backdrop of high economic uncertainties around the world. The President also highlighted the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and how India overcame it successfully.

 Citizen-centric Policies

 The President also praised the Government’s policies aimed at the overall welfare of citizens. Some of those mentioned include Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, National Education Policy, and Digital India Mission, among several others. These among other policies and initiatives helped ease people’s lives during the Covid-19 pandemic.

 Conquering Space; Stepping towards gender equality

 India has been among the handful of pioneers in space technology. President Murmu invited private enterprises to join the quest. The ‘Gaganyaan’ program to carry Indian astronauts into space is in progress. This will be India’s maiden human space flight. Yet, even as we reach out to the stars, we keep our feet on the ground, the President added.

 President Murmu also acknowledged the role of women in India’s space mission. She lauded

India’s Mars Mission which was powered by a team of extraordinary women. The President also hailed ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign, which has led to increased women’s representation in every sphere of activity.

 G20 India Presidency

 This year, India holds the presidency of the Group of 20 nations. President Murmu expressed that India with its motto of universal brotherhood, will stand for peace and prosperity of all. Under India’s leadership, I am sure, G20 will be able to further enhance its efforts to build a more equitable and sustainable world order,” she said.

 The President also sent the message of the greater good, peace, India for the world, Atmanirbhar India, International Year of Millets, economic growth, green India, and climate action in her Republic Day eve message to the nation and wished the children a great future ahead.

 

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