President Murmu Addresses Nation On Eve Of 75th Republic Day, Says Ram Temple Reflection of Faith of Indians

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended her greetings to the citizens in her address to the nation on the eve of 75th Republic Day.

Murmu said the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya is a reflection of faith of Indian citizens.

She also paid tribute to former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur, who was conferred with Bharat Ratna posthumously and said, “He devoted all his life to the welfare of the backward classes people. His life was a message.”

Top Quotes from President’s Address

• In her address she said, “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.”
• On Ayodhya Ram Temple, the President said, “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.”
• “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 also said in her address.
• Murmu further said, “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.”
• Lauding women athletes for their contribution in India’s impressive international performances, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said she expects the country to set new benchmarks at the Paris Olympics later this year. In her address to the nation on the eve of the 75th Republic Day, the President particularly mentioned India’s best-ever Asian Games performance last year.