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Murmu Hails Sportspersons on Eve of 80th Independence Day
The President of India gave a special speech the night before Independence Day.
Independence Day is a big holiday when India celebrates becoming its own country in 1947.
She said that every citizen who does their job well helps make India stronger.
She talked about sportspersons whose hard work makes the country proud.
She also thanked students, teachers, scientists, engineers and doctors.
She called farmers 'Annadata', which means food providers.
She thanked soldiers and police officers who keep the country safe.
She said Indians living in other countries also help India.
She reminded everyone that the true meaning of freedom is that all citizens can follow their dreams.
She said the whole nation is working together to make India one of the foremost countries in the world.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day in New Delhi.
She highlighted the contribution of sportspersons to India's nation-building process and national pride.
She praised citizens across sectors, including students, teachers, scientists, engineers, doctors, workers and 'Annadata farmers'.
She paid tribute to personnel serving in India's three Armed Forces, Armed Police Forces and police organisations.
She recognised Indians living abroad and officials at India's diplomatic missions worldwide for enhancing India's international standing.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu
- What
- Delivered an address on the eve of Independence Day, hailing sportspersons and all citizens for contributing to nation-building
- Where
- New Delhi
- When
- Friday, on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day
- Why
- To mark India's 80th Independence Day and reassert the responsibilities of freedom since independence in 1947
Key facts
- President
- Droupadi Murmu
- Occasion
- Eve of India's 80th Independence Day
- Location
- New Delhi
- Independence Year
- 1947
- Key Message
- Every citizen contributes to nation-building
- Groups Honoured
- Sportspersons, farmers, teachers, doctors, scientists, workers, security forces
- Security Forces Recognised
- Three Armed Forces, Armed Police Forces and police organisations
Quotes
President Droupadi Murmu
President of India
“On the eve of our Independence Day, I convey my warm greetings to all of you for this national festival. In a few hours from now, our country will witness the auspicious beginning of the 80th year since its independence. All Indians, living in the country and abroad, celebrate this festival with great joy. Our Tricolour is the symbol of our freedom. We unfurl it with immense pride.”
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“Numerous citizens engaged in various other activities, and every citizen who faithfully discharges the Fundamental Duties enshrined in our Constitution is an active partner in our nation‑building process. I wholeheartedly appreciate each one of them.”
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