{"id":5971,"date":"2025-08-14T17:06:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T17:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=5971"},"modified":"2025-08-14T17:06:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T17:06:36","slug":"president-droupadi-murmus-address-to-the-nation-on-the-eve-of-79th-independence-day-a-vision-for-a-united-empowered-and-self-reliant-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=5971","title":{"rendered":"President Droupadi Murmu\u2019s Address to the Nation on the Eve of 79th Independence Day: A Vision for a United, Empowered, and Self-Reliant India."},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h1><strong>President Droupadi Murmu\u2019s Address to the Nation on the Eve of 79th Independence Day: A Vision for a United, Empowered, and Self-Reliant India.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Delhi:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On the eve of India\u2019s <strong>79th Independence Day<\/strong>, the <strong>President of India,\u00a0 Droupadi Murmu<\/strong>, addressed the nation, delivering a powerful and inspiring speech that reflected on India\u2019s journey of freedom, highlighted recent national achievements, and laid out a vision for the future based on unity, self-reliance, and inclusive growth.<\/p>\n<h3>Remembering the Struggles and Honoring the Legacy<\/h3>\n<p>President Murmu began by extending warm Independence Day greetings to citizens across the country. Recalling the <strong>sacrifices of freedom fighters<\/strong>, she noted that the <strong>15th of August<\/strong> is etched in the collective memory of every Indian, symbolizing the long-cherished dream of freedom from colonial rule.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5972\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_222943-1024x1013.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_222943-1024x1013.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_222943-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_222943-768x760.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_222943-1536x1519.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_222943-2048x2025.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>She also paid tribute to those affected by the <strong>Partition of India<\/strong>, acknowledging the pain and suffering caused by violence and displacement. The nation observed <strong>Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas<\/strong> earlier today in memory of those dark times.<\/p>\n<h3>Celebrating Indian Democracy: The World&#8217;s Oldest Ethos<\/h3>\n<p>Highlighting India&#8217;s democratic strength, President Murmu reflected on the country\u2019s successful transition to democracy post-Independence, emphasizing the <strong>universal adult franchise<\/strong> and the enduring relevance of the <strong>Constitution<\/strong>, built upon the foundational pillars of <strong>justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>She called India the <strong>\u201cMother of Democracy\u201d<\/strong>, stressing that human dignity is at the heart of the nation&#8217;s civilisational values, and reaffirmed the state&#8217;s duty to uplift the disadvantaged and provide <strong>equal access to healthcare, education, and opportunities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Economic Growth and Social Welfare: The Twin Engines of Progress<\/h3>\n<p>Touching upon India&#8217;s robust economic performance, President Murmu noted that India recorded a <strong>GDP growth rate of 6.5%<\/strong>, making it the <strong>fastest-growing major economy<\/strong> despite global headwinds. She credited prudent reforms, good governance, and the resilience of Indian workers and farmers for the nation\u2019s economic momentum.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5973\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_223124-931x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_223124-931x1024.jpg 931w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_223124-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_223124-768x845.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_223124-1396x1536.jpg 1396w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_223124-1862x2048.jpg 1862w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>She highlighted various <strong>social welfare schemes<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ayushman Bharat<\/strong> (benefitting over 55 crore people),<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jal Jeevan Mission<\/strong> (rural tap water access),<\/li>\n<li><strong>AMRUT<\/strong> (urban transformation),<\/li>\n<li>Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT), and<\/li>\n<li>Increasing investments in social services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>She emphasized that poverty levels are falling, <strong>regional disparities are narrowing<\/strong>, and <strong>income inequality is reducing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Infrastructure &amp; Digital Transformation<\/h3>\n<p>The President lauded major strides in <strong>infrastructure and digital connectivity<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Expansion of National Highways<\/strong> under Bharatmala,<\/li>\n<li><strong>New railway link to Kashmir Valley<\/strong> \u2013 a milestone for trade and tourism,<\/li>\n<li>Rapid expansion of <strong>metro rail networks<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li>Near-complete <strong>4G connectivity in villages<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n<li>India\u2019s leadership in <strong>digital payments<\/strong> and <strong>AI-driven innovation<\/strong> through the <strong>India-AI Mission<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>She projected India\u2019s <strong>digital economy<\/strong> as a rising contributor to the GDP and a foundation for improved governance and service delivery.<\/p>\n<h3>Empowering the Margins: Youth, Women &amp; Marginalized Communities<\/h3>\n<p>With a clear focus on inclusion, President Murmu stated that <strong>youth, women, and marginalized communities<\/strong> will lead India towards becoming a <strong>developed nation by 2047<\/strong>, during the <strong>Amrit Kaal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>She hailed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>National Education Policy<\/strong> for integrating values and skills,<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>growing startup ecosystem<\/strong> and job creation,<\/li>\n<li>Women\u2019s rising role in <strong>defence, sports<\/strong>, and leadership,<\/li>\n<li>The success of the <strong>Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li>Progress made by <strong>Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes<\/strong> with active government support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>India&#8217;s Achievements in Space, Sports, and Defence<\/h3>\n<p>The President celebrated the historic <strong>space journey of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla<\/strong> to the <strong>International Space Station<\/strong>, viewing it as a catalyst for India\u2019s <strong>Gaganyaan human space mission<\/strong> and a source of inspiration for future generations.<\/p>\n<p>In sports, she highlighted India\u2019s dominance in <strong>chess<\/strong>, especially the performance of women players at the <strong>FIDE Women\u2019s World Cup<\/strong>, calling it a symbol of sustained excellence across generations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5974\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_223305-615x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_223305-615x1024.jpg 615w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_223305-180x300.jpg 180w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_223305-768x1278.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_223305-923x1536.jpg 923w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_223305-1231x2048.jpg 1231w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAVE_20250814_223305.jpg 1456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the defence sector, she lauded <strong>Operation Sindoor<\/strong>, a <strong>decisive counter-terrorism operation<\/strong> in response to attacks in Kashmir. She praised the <strong>armed forces&#8217; readiness<\/strong> and emphasized that <strong>India\u2019s defence self-reliance<\/strong> under <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong> has reached a crucial level, making the country capable of meeting its strategic needs independently.<\/p>\n<h3>A Call to Unity, Integrity, and Environmental Responsibility<\/h3>\n<p>She urged the nation to uphold <strong>unity and national integrity<\/strong>, reminding citizens of Mahatma Gandhi\u2019s warning:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cCorruption and hypocrisy ought not to be inevitable products of democracy.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>President Murmu made a heartfelt appeal to weed out <strong>corruption<\/strong>, protect <strong>natural resources<\/strong>, and face the <strong>challenges of climate change<\/strong> by reimagining our relationship with nature.<\/p>\n<h3>A Salute to the Nation\u2019s Guardians<\/h3>\n<p>In closing, the President expressed deep appreciation for <strong>soldiers guarding borders<\/strong>, <strong>police forces<\/strong>, <strong>civil services<\/strong>, <strong>judiciary<\/strong>, <strong>Indian diplomats<\/strong>, and the <strong>global Indian diaspora<\/strong> for their tireless dedication and contributions.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion: A Vision for Viksit Bharat<\/h3>\n<p>President Murmu concluded her address with optimism and conviction, declaring that India stands on a strong foundation of <strong>democracy, development, and dignity for all<\/strong>, and is <strong>marching confidently towards becoming a developed, inclusive, and self-reliant nation by 2047<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWith sustained good governance, commitment to equality, and national unity, every Indian will be a contributor to our shared future \u2014 a future that belongs to all of us,\u201d she said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Droupadi Murmu\u2019s Address to the Nation on the Eve of 79th Independence Day: A Vision for a United, Empowered, and Self-Reliant India.\u00a0 &nbsp; 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