Archive · 14 Aug 2026
President Murmu Addresses Nation on Eve of 80th Independence Day
India has a big celebration called Independence Day every year.
On this day, many years ago, India became free.
The President of India is the leader of the country.
The President gave a special speech on the night before Independence Day.
She said hello to all the people of India.
She also said hello to Indians living in other countries.
She talked about the brave people who fought for India's freedom.
She reminded everyone about the day India became free, August 15, 1947.
She said independence has real meaning when we understand what it stands for.
It was a special speech for a very special day.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day.
She extended greetings to citizens across India and abroad.
Murmu recalled India's freedom struggle in her address.
She highlighted the significance of August 15, 1947.
Her address reflected on the 'true meaning of independence.'
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu
- What
- Delivered a national address on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day, recalling the freedom struggle and the significance of August 15, 1947.
- When
- On the eve of India's 80th Independence Day, observed on August 15.
- Where
- India — delivered as an address to citizens across India and abroad.
- Why
- To commemorate the nation's independence and reflect on the freedom struggle and the true meaning of independence.
- President
- Droupadi Murmu
- Occasion
- Eve of India's 80th Independence Day
- Historical Date Referenced
- August 15, 1947
- Audience
- Citizens across India and abroad
- Themes
- Freedom struggle; true meaning of independence