Archive · 15 Aug 2026
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
- When
- Friday, on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To mark India's 80th Independence Day and reassert the responsibilities of freedom since independence in 1947
- 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
