My dear fellow citizens,
During our freedom struggle, people with diverse ideologies were united by one common goal – India’s Independence. During the Swadeshi Movement, the song Vande Mataram became a song of the masses. Countless Indians plunged themselves into our freedom struggle under the leadership of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar embodied the highest ideals of social reform and patriotism. I humbly bow to all those great sons and daughters of Bharat Mata whose ideals guided our country to its freedom and its progress thereafter.
India has developed the world’s largest and best digital infrastructure. Digital payments are now common even in small rural shops and among street vendors. More than half of the world’s real-time digital transactions take place in India. Together, the people of India and the Government have presented an example of digital revolution to the global community. By using technology, the Government has provided benefits of welfare schemes to the people in a transparent manner. National interest is the foundation of our foreign policy. Peace, cooperation, dialogue, and the ideal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam are the pillars of our foreign policy. We have entered into Free Trade Agreements with many countries to enhance economic cooperation and strengthen mutual relations. We are playing a leading role among the countries of the Global South. Our country has grown in stature on the global stage. We believe in a rules based international order. Our endeavour is to ensure that the global community receives appropriate representation in the United Nations and other multilateral organizations. This endeavour of our country has been getting strong support from many countries. Our students are the architects of India’s future. Just as the government and society must remain united to ensure national security, everyone must contribute through joint and concerted efforts to safeguard the present and future of our students. Public examinations become gateways to the opportunities for our students. The Government is undertaking comprehensive steps to reform these examinations. The objectives of these reforms are to completely curb the use of unfair means in public examinations, make the examination system more transparent, more secure, and more trustworthy for the youth. Through the Government’s initiatives and emerging economic activities, a wide range of new avenues are opening up for the youth. By exploring such new opportunities, our young people can embark on new paths to success. Sports are being adopted as a medium for promoting the development of our youth and for nation-building. Under the Khelo India program, sports ecosystem is being developed across the country, from the grassroots to the national level. The Government is making unprecedented investments to promote sports. These efforts are yielding good results. In international sports tournaments, there has been a remarkable leap in the performance and achievements of our sportspersons. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the celebrations and the National ong ‘Vande Mataram’ will be rendered at the historic venue for the first time.
Earlier reporting noted: This year, the energy and aspirations of Gen Z and ‘Yuva Shakti’ will take centre stage at the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on August 15. The celebrations will commemorate 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ and highlight the contribution of young Indians to the country’s journey towards Viksit Bharat@2047.
Earlier reporting noted: President Droupadi Murmu addresses the nation on the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day President Droupadi Murmu began her address with Vande Mataram , followed by the national anthem on the eve of the 80th Independence Day. Earlier reporting noted: This marks the fifth Independence Day Eve speech by President Murmu.
Warfare and instability prevailing in several parts of the world are affecting every country. Even in such trying circumstances, our economy is moving ahead as the fastest growing major economy in the world. ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ has further strengthened the foundation of our economic progress and national security.
The growth rate of the Indian economy is expected to be more than twice the average global growth rate, according to economic projections.
