President Droupadi Murmu addresses the nation ahead of Independence Day celebartions. (Youtube/IndianExpress)
India’s 80th Independence Day 2026 President Droupadi Murmu Speech Highlights: President Droupadi Murmu, in her Independence Day-eve address to the nation, said that making India Naxal-free is a major national achievement. On the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day, President Murmu said, “For decades, Naxalism posed a serious challenge to the nation. Making India Naxal free is a major achievement. Today, enthusiasm
prevails in the areas once affected by Naxalism. All-inclusive development is underway in these regions.”
This is an annual address held ahead of Independence Day celebrations. The main celebration takes place at the Red Fort in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister hoists the national flag and addresses the nation on August 15.
Last year’s speech: On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu said the nation is on the path to becoming self-reliant and is progressing with great confidence. Citing a GDP growth rate of 6.5 per cent in the last fiscal year, she said that India remains the fastest-growing major economy in the world. She also hailed the completion of the rail link in the Kashmir Valley as a significant achievement that will boost trade and tourism.
The President also used the opportunity to highlight India’s strides in self-dependence in defence manufacturing. “Operation Sindoor was also a test case of the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission in the defence sector. The outcome has proved that we are on the right path. Our indigenous manufacturing has achieved the critical level that makes us self-sufficient in meeting many of our security requirements,” Murmu said.
The government is taking comprehensive steps to reform public examinations, curb unfair means, bring transparency for youth, says the President in her address to the nation.
Recent successful space rocket launch spearheaded by young team with average age of 28 years highlights youth power, says President Droupadi Murmu.
"12 forts built to safeguard national pride, associated with the Maratha military tradition, have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List last year. And, this year, Sarnath, the site of Buddha's first sermon, has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List," says President Murmu in her I-Day speech.
President Droupadi Murmu, in her Independence Day-eve address to the nation, said that making India Naxal-free is a major national achievement. On the eve of India's 80th Independence Day, President Murmu said, "For decades, Naxalism posed a serious challenge to the nation. Making India Naxal free is a major achievement. Today, enthusiasm
prevails in the areas once affected by Naxalism. All-inclusive development is underway in these regions."
Setting a new target for creating 'Lakhpati Didis', President Droupadi Murmu says, "More than 10 crore women are members of Self Help Groups. A target was set to create 3 crore Lakhpati Didis. This target has been achieved. Now our country is moving towards the goal of creating 3 crore new Lakhpati Didis."
She added, "It gives me immense pleasure to see our girls performing exceptionally well in the field of education. Also, women's participation is increasing across diverse sectors from the Drone Didi who contributes to enhancing agricultural productivity, to the Fighter Combat Leader in the Air Force. In the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, women have won 8 out of India's total tally of 13 gold medals. Our women are increasingly achieving economic self-reliance. About two thirds of the entrepreneurs who have received financial assistance under the MUDRA Yojana are women."
It is the duty of every person associated with judicial system to ensure that no one is deprived of justice due to lack of resources, President Droupadi Murmu says in her Independence Day-eve address.
President Droupadi Murmu says, "Equality of status and of opportunity, along with the dignity of the individual, are among the cherished ideals of our Constitution. Today, people from ordinary backgrounds are making extraordinary contributions in many fields. This strengthens my belief that in today’s Bharat, everyone can dream big and also realise such dreams."
On the partition, President Droupadi Murmu says, "Today, on the 14th of August, we observe Vibhajan Vibheeshika Smriti Divas. We solemnly remember those lakhs of Indians who lost their lives in the violence resulting from the partition, or were forced to endure the tragedy of displacement. Lakhs of people had to become refugees due to communal violence and endure the horrors of partition. Yet, they did not give up their identity."
"The true meaning of freedom lies in ensuring that all citizens are able to utilise opportunities to fulfil their aspirations, and work towards the goal of making India the foremost nation in the world," President Droupadi Murmu says in her Independence day-eve address.
Extending her greetings, President Droupadi Murmu says, "On the eve of our Independence Day, I convey my warm greetings to all of you for this national festival. In a few hours from now, our country will witness the auspicious beginning of the 80th year since its independence. All Indians, living in the country and abroad, celebrate this festival with great joy. Our Tricolour is the symbol of our freedom. We unfurl it with immense pride."
In her speech last year, President Droupadi Murmu said the nation is on the path to becoming self-reliant and is progressing with great confidence. Citing a GDP growth rate of 6.5 per cent in the last fiscal year, she said that India remains the fastest-growing major economy in the world. She also hailed the completion of the rail link in the Kashmir Valley as a significant achievement that will boost trade and tourism.
President Droupadi Murmu will address the country at 7pm on the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day. This is an annual address held ahead of Independence Day celebrations.
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