Operation Sindoor a historic stand against terrorism, says Murmu; President addresses the nation on the eve of Independence Day-2025
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. Murmu paid tribute to freedom fighters and lauded the nation’s democratic ethos. She highlighted India’s economic resilience, noting the 6.5 per cent GDP growth, infrastructure expansion, and key initiatives like Make-in-India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Calling for a collective resolve to make India a developed nation by 2047, the President also cited the country’s decisive response to terrorism through Operation Sindoor, saying, “I believe Operation Sindoor will go down in history as an example in humanity’s fight against terrorism.”
Murmu said Operation Sindoor showed that our armed forces are prepared to meet any eventuality when it comes to guarding the nation.
Operation Sindoor was also a test case of the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission in the defence sector. The outcome has proved that we are on the right path. Our indigenous manufacturing has achieved the critical level that makes us self-sufficient in meeting many of our security requirements. These are landmark achievements in India’s defence history since Independence.
We must change to protect environment
Murmu said I would like to take this opportunity to urge all of you to do what you can, to protect the environment. To respond to the challenge of climate change, we must also change. We must change our habits and our world-view. We must change our relationship with our land, rivers, mountains, and with flora and fauna. With contribution from all of us, we will leave behind a planet in which life will be flourishing in natural order.
Murmu said our youth have finally found the right environment for the realisation of their dreams. The National Education Policy has brought in far-reaching changes, aligning learning with values, and skills with tradition. Employment opportunities are booming.
Our daughters are our pride
President said our daughters are our pride. They are breaching barriers in every field, including in the areas of defence and security. Sports are among important indicators of excellence, empowerment and potential.
People belonging to a major segment of our society comprising Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes and other communities are shedding the tag of the marginalised. The Government has been actively helping them to realise their social and economic aspirations with several initiatives.
Prakash Kumar Pandey