President Murmu to Address the Nation on Republic Day Eve

Synopsis

President Droupadi Murmu is set to address the nation on the eve of Republic Day, January 25. The speech will be broadcasted in multiple languages and will highlight the significance of this year's celebrations, including the participation of the Indonesian President as a special guest.

Key Takeaways

President Murmu's address on January 25 at 7 p.m.
Broadcast in Hindi and English, followed by regional languages.
Indonesian President as chief guest for Republic Day.
The theme is ‘Swarnim Bharat – Heritage and Development’.
Over 600 Panchayat leaders invited for the parade.

New Delhi, Jan 24 (NationPress) President Droupadi Murmu will deliver an address to the nation on Saturday, January 25, as we approach Republic Day. The broadcast is scheduled for 7 p.m. across the entire national network of Akashvani and will be telecast on all Doordarshan channels in Hindi, followed by an English version, according to a statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan.

After the Hindi and English broadcasts, regional language versions will air on various regional Doordarshan channels.

From 9.30 p.m. onwards, Akashvani will provide regional language broadcasts on its respective networks.

This year, the chief guest for Republic Day is Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, marking an important milestone in the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Indonesia. President Subianto has already arrived in the country.

This will be the first instance of an Indonesian marching and band contingent participating in a national day parade outside their country.

The theme for this year's Republic Day is ‘Swarnim Bharat -- Virasat aur Vikas' (Golden India – Heritage and Development), which symbolizes India's rich cultural heritage and its ongoing journey of development.

The main highlight will be the annual Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in the national capital, showcasing the military might of India.

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has extended invitations to over 600 Panchayat leaders as special guests for the parade at Kartavya Path.

Although India achieved independence on August 15, 1947, it did not possess its own Constitution until the Constituent Assembly, led by Babasaheb B.R. Ambedkar, drafted a new Constitution, which replaced the British Government of India Act and came into effect on January 26, 1950.

In her address last year, the President honored Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and other Assembly members who contributed to the Constitution of India.

She also praised the initiatives of the Narendra Modi government, such as 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and Digital India during her speech.