Speaking to the nation on the eve of the 74th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu stated in her Republic Day Speech that India’s success as a democratic republic was due to the fact that “So many creeds and languages have not divided but united us.”

After taking office as president at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on July 25 of last year, she delivered this speech on Republic Day for the first time.

According to President Murmu, “India succeeded as a democratic republic because so many creeds and languages have not separated us, they have only unified us.”

“In order for our nation to uphold the motto “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan,” I salute the contributions of farmers, labourers, scientists, and engineers. I value every citizen who makes an effort to advance the country “She continued.

President Murmu covered a wide range of subjects in her approximately 30-minute speech, including India’s G20 chairmanship, the economy, women’s empowerment, and the ambitious Gaganyaan programme to send Indian astronauts to space.

According to Murmu, India’s assumption of the G20 leadership is an opportunity to advance multilateralism and democracy and is the ideal arena for reshaping the globe. She asserted that the G20 was the perfect place for debating and resolving global issues like climate change.

“The G20 presidency is an opportunity to advance multilateralism and democracy, and it is the ideal forum for establishing a better future and a better world. I have no doubt that the G20 would be able to intensify its efforts to create a more just and sustainable global order under India’s leadership ” said the President in her republic day speech.

President Murmu stated that India had been one of the fastest-growing global economies and that the majority of economic sectors had recovered from the consequences of the Covid-19 outbreak.

“The government’s timely and proactive measures have made this feasible. Sector-specific incentive programmes also exist “She praised the ambitious “Atmanirbhar Bharat” programme of the Narendra Modi administration.

President Murmu also emphasised that gender equality and women’s empowerment were no longer just catchphrases. “In recent years, we have made considerable strides toward achieving these goals. Without a doubt, women will have the greatest influence on how India develops in the future “She said.

In reality, one of the main centrepieces of the Republic Day parade this year will be a demonstration of the increasing stature of women (nari shakti) in the armed services.

In her address to the nation, the President also praised liberation warriors and declared that Dr. BR Ambedkar, who oversaw the Constitution’s drafting committee, would always be remembered with gratitude by India.

“The initial text of the Constitution was written by the lawyer BN Rau, and other specialists and officers who contributed to its creation should also be remembered. We are pleased that there were representatives from all communities and regions of India in that assembly, as well as 15 women “Murmu said.

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The Republic Day ceremonies will include Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as the head of honour. Notably, this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishing of diplomatic relations between Egypt and India. The Republic Day parade will also feature participation from a military unit of the Egyptian Army.