NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on Saturday on the eve of the 76th Republic Day, underscoring the enduring significance of the Constitution and India’s rich civilisational heritage. She highlighted how justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity are deeply ingrained in the country’s ethos.
Here are the key quotes from her address:
- The Constitution provides the ultimate foundation of our collective identity as Indians; it binds us together as a family.
- The Constitution has become a living document because civic virtues have been part of our moral compass for millennia.
- Justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity have always been integral to our civilisational heritage.
- Among the world’s oldest civilisations, India was once renowned as a source of knowledge and wisdom.
- ‘One Nation One Election’ plan can promote consistency in governance, prevent policy paralysis, reduce financial burden
- The bold and far-sighted economic reforms will sustain this trend in the years to come.
- Govt has redefined notion of welfare, making basic necessities a matter of entitlement.
- Of late, we have been witnessing concerted efforts to change colonial mindset.