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रााष्ट्र इंंडि�याा पोोस्ट पोेमेंंट्स बैंंक के 6 वर्षष

Social democracy is the

basis of political democracy

For the third consecutive time as President, Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of the
78th Independence Day. On this occasion, the President underscored the growing prestige of the
country and its growing respect in the world. Here are the highlights of her address…

Greetings to fellow countrymen: Witnessing the tri- expressions in several generations of great leaders.
colour unfurl on this occasion, be it at the Red Fort, at Unifying the diversity of traditions and their expressions
state capitals or in local neighbourhoods, always thrills was Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation and our
our hearts. It is an expression of the joy of being part lodestar. Alongside, there were great leaders like Sardar
of our great nation along with more than 1.4 billion Patel, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Babasaheb
fellow Indians. Just as we celebrate various festivals Ambedkar as well as Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar
with our families, we celebrate our Independence Day Azad and many others. It was a nationwide movement,
and Republic Day with our family which comprises our in which all communities participated. Among tribals,
fellow citizens. I extend my greetings to you, particularly there were Tilka Manjhi, Birsa Munda, Laxman Naik and
our brave jawans of the Armed Forces who guard our Phulo- Jhano, among many more whose sacrifices are
freedom, risking their lives. I convey my greetings to now being appreciated.
the police and security personnel who keep vigil all Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas: On 14th
across the country. I also extend my greetings to the August, the nation is observing Vibhajan Vibhishika
members of the judiciary and the civil services, as well Smriti Diwas, a day to recall partition horrors. As
as the officials of our missions abroad. My greetings the great nation was divided, millions had to suffer
also to our diaspora forced migration, lakhs of people lost their lives. A
Patriotism and Supreme Sacrifice: Patriotic and day before we celebrate Independence Day, we recall
brave souls took immense risks and made supreme that unparalleled human tragedy and stand with the
sacrifices. We salute their memory. Thanks to their families that were torn asunder.
unceasing labour, the soul of India awoke from Voters set a record: As general elections were held
centuries of torpor. Different traditions and values that in our country this year, the number of eligible voters
had continued to live on beneath the surface found new stood at nearly 97 crore. This was a historic record,

6 New India Samachar September 1-15, 2024