President Murmu Calls for National Unity on Independence Day Eve

Murmu explicitly linked the current national vision of a developed India by 2047 to the principle of Antyodaya, or the rise of the last person. By referencing the ancient Vedic mantra 'Vayam Rashtre Jagriyam'—we shall remain vigilant in the nation—the President underscored a collective responsibility to sustain the ideals forged during the freedom struggle. She credited the integration of the country to the foundational work of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, positioning his efforts as the bedrock of the modern state.

The address served as a dual act of remembrance and aspiration. While the President honored the intellectual and moral contributions of figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, she also formally observed Vibhajan Vibheeshika Smriti Divas. This recognition of the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day emphasized the cost of freedom and the endurance of those who lived through the territorial division. Murmu concluded by praising the democratic spirit of current national campaigns, noting that the country’s progress relies heavily on active, grassroots participation from every citizen.