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President Droupadi Murmu Applauds Sportspersons For Contribution To Nation-building
In her speech, President Murmu explicitly recognised the contribution of sportspersons together with that of students, teachers, scientists, engineers, doctors, farmers, workers, artisans, artists and professionals in various fields to India's development. The President stated that Independence Day should be used as an opportunity to think about the path India has followed since obtaining its freedom in 1947 and to reassert the responsibilities associated with it.
"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," she said.
