The President hailed India’s transition to a democracy, calling it a “natural reflection of our ancient democratic ethos.”
President of India, Droupadi Murmu on Thursday addressed the nation on the eve of 79th Independence Day The President began her address by greeting the people of the country on the eve of Independence Day.
“I extend my heartiest greetings to all of you on the eve of Independence Day. It is a matter of pride for all of us that Independence Day and Republic Day are celebrated by every Indian with great enthusiasm. These are days that especially remind us of our being proud Indians,” she said.
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The President hailed India’s transition to a democracy, calling it a “natural reflection of our ancient democratic ethos.”
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“India had the oldest republics in the world. It is rightly acknowledged as the mother of democracy. When we adopted the Constitution, it provided the edifice of democracy…,” she said.
Remembers Partition horrors
President Murmu also remembered the Partition of India, and paid tributes to the victims of the “follies of history”.
“As we look back on the past, we must not forget the pain inflicted by the Partition of the country. Today we observed ‘Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas’. Terrible violence was witnessed, and millions were forced to relocate due to Partition. Today, we pay tributes to the victims of the follies of history,” Murmu said in her speech.
India economic growth and infrastructure push
She highlighted India’s strong economic growth, crediting the “calibrated reforms” and the hard work of farmers and workers.
“With a GDP growth rate of 6.5 percent in the last fiscal, India is the fastest growing among the major economies in the world. Even amid stress in the global economy, demand at home is pacing ahead. Inflation has remained under control. Exports are rising. All key indicators show the economy in the pink of health. This is as much due to carefully calibrated reforms and sagacious economic management as due to the hard work and dedication of our workers and farmers…,” the President said.
She also noted the recent infrastructure accomplishments, including the inauguration of rail link in Kashmir valley.
“The Railways too have innovated, introducing new types of trains and coaches equipped with latest technologies. The inauguration of the rail link in Kashmir valley is a major accomplishment. Rail connectivity with the valley will boost trade and tourism in the region and open new economic possibilities,” Murmu said.
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President Murmu also praised the welfare schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission and Ayushman Bharat, syaing the government considers the basic amenities of life as rightful claims of the citizens.
“The Jal Jeevan Mission is making progress in providing tap water supply to rural households. In the healthcare sector, we have been witnessing a paradigm shift with a variety of initiatives under Ayushman Bharat, the largest healthcare scheme of its kind in the world. This scheme has already provided cover to more than 55 crore people. The government extended this benefit to all senior citizens of the age of 70 years and above, regardless of their income. As inequalities in access are removed, the poor and the lower middle-class also benefit from the best possible health-care facilities,” she said.
India’s advances in information tech
Noting India’s advances in information technology, President Murmu said the country has become a world leader in digital payment technologies in a short span.
“In this Digital Age, it is apt that one sector in India that has seen the most dramatic advances is information technology. Nearly all villages have 4G mobile connectivity, and the remaining few thousands will be covered soon. This has made possible large-scale adoption of digital payment technologies, in which India has become a world leader in a short span,” she said.
Artificial intelligence, she further stated, “is the next stage of technological advancement and has already entered our lives. The government has launched the India-AI mission to strengthen the country’s AI capabilities.”
On Operation Sindoor’s success
Hailing the success Operation Sindoor, carried out by Indian armed forces to avenge the Pahalgam terrorist attack, President said it will go down in history as humanity’s fight against terrorism.
“In our response, what was most noticeable was our unity, which is also the most befitting response to those who wanted to divide us. Our unity was on display also in the multi-party delegations of the Members of Parliament that reached out to various nations to explain India’s position. The world has taken note of India’s stance, that we will not be the aggressor, but we will not hesitate to retaliate in defence of our citizens. Operation Sindoor was also a test case of the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission in the defence sector. The outcome has proved that we are on the right path. Our indigenous manufacturing has achieved the critical level that makes us self-sufficient in meeting many of our security requirements. These are landmark achievements in India’s defence history since Independence,” she said.
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