President's Independence Day eve speech highlights: Our ancestors fought and bled for our country, and we salute them for it, says Murmu

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President met with Indian Olympic athletes today

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President to address the nation soon

My dear citizens, I wish you a very happy Independence day: President's address begins

Watch the live speech here:

Our ancestors fought and bled for our country, and we salute them for it: President Murmu

We celebrate our Independence Day and Republic with the people, like a family: President Murmu

This year, around 90 crore people voted in the general elections, which was a great achievement for us: President Murmu

Our government has lifted many from poverty, and is helping those still in it: President Murmu

Govt vigorously promoting a range of sectors, such as semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence: President Droupadi Murmu

After the success of G20, India has become a leader in the global south and gained a raise in status across the world: President Murmu

The govt has helped the backward classes through many of its schemes: President Murmu

While women face difficulties in our country, I'm happy to see that the govt is helping them in many ways: President Murmu

I ask you all to make small changes in your life and help in facing the climate crisis: President Murmu

To help the youth, the govt's 5 yojanas will help 4.1 crore youth in 5 years: President Murmu

I am eagerly awaiting the Gaganyaan mission next year: President Murmu

The govt has given a lot of focus on sports and the results have been seen in the Paris Olympics: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu describes farmers as 'Annadata', says they ensured agricultural production continues to beat expectations

We are part of a chain that binds the dreams of those who participated in the freedom of the country: President Murmu

Spirit of inclusion pervades every aspect of our social life; We move together as cohesive nation with our diversity, plurality: President Murmu

We are on a mission to enable India to reclaim its rightful position on the global stage: President Murmu

I thank the brave soldiers of country for protecting our borders and keeping us safe: President Murmu

From 2021 to 2024, India has become the fastest growing economy in the world: President Murmu

The President wished all the citizens a happy Indepedence day as she concluded her speech