President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday addressed the nation on Republic Day eve, where she paid homage to the brave souls who made great sacrifices to free India from the shackles of foreign rule.
The President also hailed the preparedness of the armed forces for protection of the citizens. She reflected on India’s democratic journey, constitutional ideals, and shared responsibilities. She highlighted key national achievements and urged citizens to strengthen unity, inclusivity, and resilience while working collectively towards a prosperous, self-reliant, and forward-looking India.
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President Murmu congratulated citizens on the occasion of 77th Republic Day and said, “We, the people of India, at home and overseas, are going to celebrate Republic Day with fervour. The auspicious occasion of Republic Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on the status and direction of our country in the past, present, and future. The force of our freedom movement changed the status of our country on 15th August, 1947. India became Independent.”
We Became Architects Of Our National Destiny
She recalled that the freedom movement transformed India’s destiny on August 15, 1947, when the nation attained Independence and began shaping its own future. She said that the full enforcement of the Constitution marked the birth of India as a democratic republic, freeing Bharat from the dominion system.
#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu addresses on the eve of Republic Day 2026.
She says, “We, the people of India, at home and overseas, are going to celebrate Republic Day with fervour. The auspicious occasion of Republic Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on the status and… pic.twitter.com/KudhNbhhbo
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“Our Constitution is the foundational document of the largest republic in world history. The ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity enshrined in our Constitution define our Republic. The framers of the Constitution provided a strong bedrock for the spirit of nationalism and the unity of the country through constitutional provisions…” she said.
President Murmu Hails Vande Mataram
In her address, the President highlighted the significance of Vande Mataram and said that it is lyrical national prayer of the country. She recalled how nationalist poet Subramanya Bharati popularised Vande Mataram through his Tamil composition “Vande Mataram Yenbom”.
“The great nationalist poet Subramanya Bharati composed the song “Vande Mataram Yenbom”, in the Tamil language, meaning “Let us chant Vande Mataram”, and connected the masses on an even larger scale with the spirit of Vande Mataram. Translations of this song in other Indian languages also became popular. Sri Aurobindo translated this song into English. Vande Mataram, composed by the venerable Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, is our lyrical national prayer,” she said.
She further highlighted that the nation recently paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary, observed as Parakram Diwas to inspire youth with his patriotism and the enduring spirit of his slogan “Jai Hind”.
“Two days ago, on 23rd January, the nation paid its respectful tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary. Since 2021, Netaji’s Jayanti has been celebrated as ‘Parakram Diwas’ so that the people, especially the youth, can draw inspiration from his indomitable patriotism. Netaji’s slogan ‘Jai Hind’ is the declaration of our national pride…” she added.
#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu addresses on the eve of Republic Day 2026.
She says, “… The great nationalist poet Subramanya Bharati composed the song “Vande Mataram Yenbom”, in the Tamil language, meaning “Let us chant Vande Mataram”, and connected the masses on an even… pic.twitter.com/qpE7lBQ27v
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Rise Of Nari-Shakti In Nation-Building
President Murmu also spoke about women achievements and said that women are breaking stereotypes and playing a decisive role in nation-building, from agriculture and space to sports and the armed forces.
“They are actively contributing to the overall development of the country. More than ten crore women associated with self-help groups are redefining the process of development. Women are making their mark in every field, from agriculture to space, from self-employment to the armed forces,” she said.
The president further cited India’s triumphs in women’s cricket and chess as symbols of growing dominance.
“In the field of sports, our daughters have set new benchmarks globally. Last year in November, the daughters of India scripted a golden chapter in sporting history by winning the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and subsequently the Blind Women’s T20 World Cup. Last year, the final match of the Chess World Cup was played between two Indian women. These examples are a testament to the dominance of India’s daughters in the world of sports. The people of the country are proud of them,” she said.
#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu addresses on the eve of Republic Day 2026.
She says, “… Our women are breaking traditional stereotypes and forging ahead. They are actively contributing to the overall development of the country. More than ten crore women associated with… pic.twitter.com/OYDwEUZAZD
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She said that the role of Nari Shakti will be crucial in the making of Viksit Bharat. With increasing contribution by women, India will set an example of an inclusive Republic based on gender equality, she said.
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