President Murmu's address to the nation, said- the fluttering tricolor fills us with enthusiasm

Independence Day 2024: President Draupadi Murmu is addressing the nation on the eve of Independence Day. At the beginning of her address, she wished the countrymen a Happy Independence Day. She said, 'My dear countrymen, I extend my heartfelt best wishes to all of you on Independence Day.' On this occasion, President Murmu said that I am very happy to see that all the countrymen are preparing to celebrate the 78th Independence Day. She said, 'Seeing the tricolor fluttering on the occasion of Independence Day, whether it is at the Red Fort, in the state capitals or around us, fills our hearts with enthusiasm.'

'Future generations will see the nation regaining its full glory'

The President said in his address, 'Just as we celebrate various festivals with our family, in the same way we celebrate our Independence Day and Republic Day with our family whose members are all our countrymen. We are part of a tradition that connects the dreams of freedom fighters and the aspirations of future generations who will see our nation regain its full glory in the years to come.'

'Today is a day to remember the horrors of Partition'

In his address, the President said, 'We have started celebrating the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda as Tribal Pride Day. The celebration of his 150th birth anniversary next year will be an occasion to honour more deeply his contribution to the national renaissance. Today, on 14 August, our country is observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. It is a day to remember the horrors of Partition. When our great nation was partitioned, millions of people were forced to migrate. Millions lost their lives. A day before celebrating Independence Day, we remember that unprecedented human tragedy and stand in solidarity with the families who were torn apart.'