President Droupadi Murmu addresses nation on eve of Republic Day, speaks on Ram temple, ISRO missions
1. Droupadi Murmu said, “Tomorrow is the day when we celebrate the commencement of the Constitution. Its Preamble begins with the words “We, the People of India", highlighting the theme of the document, namely, democracy." “In India, the democratic system is much older than the concept of western democracy. That is the reason why India is called the “mother of democracy," she added.
"The nation is in the early years of Amrit Kaal. This is the time of transformation. We are given a golden opportunity to take the country to new heights.
Contribution from every citizen will be crucial to achieve our goals." 2. “Earlier this week, we witnessed the historic 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Lord Shri Ram in the glorious new temple constructed in Ayodhya. When this event is seen from a wider perspective, future historians will consider it a landmark in India’s continued re-discovery of its civilisational heritage." “The construction of the temple commenced after the due judicial process and the decision of the highest court of the land.
Now it stands as a grand edifice, giving a befitting expression not only of people’s faith but also as a testament to people’s enormous trust in judicial process." 3. Murmu said the nation has progressed further towards the ideal of gender equality, when the Parliament passed the historic Women's Reservation Bill. “I believe the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will prove to be a revolutionary tool for women’s empowerment. It will also go a long way in improving the processes of our governance," she said.
4. "Our GDP growth rate has remained the highest among major economies in recent years, and we have all reasons to believe that this performance will continue in the year 2024 and beyond." 5. “The
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