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President Murmu Addresses Nation on Eve of 80th Independence Day
President Droupadi Murmu is the President of India, the country's leader.
On the night before India's Independence Day, she gave a big speech to the whole nation.
Independence Day is when India celebrates becoming free from British rule in 1947.
This year, India is marking the beginning of its 80th year of independence.
In her speech, she thanked farmers, doctors, teachers, soldiers and many other people who help the country move forward.
She talked about a plan to make India strong and developed by the year 2047.
She shared good news, like many people coming out of poverty and many women becoming successful business owners.
She also asked everyone to protect nature and plant trees.
She remembered the people who suffered when India was divided long ago.
She ended her speech with 'Jai Hind!'
and 'Jai Bharat!', which show love for the country.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation from New Delhi on the eve of the 80th Independence Day on August 14, 2026.
She highlighted that more than 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty and nearly 59 crore accounts opened under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.
She reaffirmed the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 and noted the 3 crore Lakhpati Didi target has been achieved, with a new target of 3 crore more.
She praised women's achievements, noting women won 8 of India's 13 gold medals at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
She commemorated Vibhajan Vibheeshika Smriti Divas and mentioned the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty after Operation Sindoor.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu
- What
- An address to the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, covering national achievements, the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and tributes to freedom fighters.
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- When
- August 14, 2026 (eve of Independence Day)
- Why
- To greet Indians on Independence Day, reflect on national progress and outline the path to Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Key facts
- Speaker
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Occasion
- Eve of India's 80th Independence Day
- Date
- August 14, 2026
- Location
- New Delhi
- People lifted out of poverty
- More than 25 crore
- Jan Dhan account holders
- Nearly 59 crore (over 32 crore women)
- Ayushman Bharat coverage
- Free healthcare up to Rs 5 lakh per year for 60 crore people
- Gold medals won by Indian women at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
- 8 of India's 13 gold medals
Quotes
President Droupadi Murmu
President of India
“I convey my warm greetings to all of you for this national festival.”
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