DIFFERENT CULTURES, LANGUAGES HAVE UNITED INDIA: PREZ MURMU

New Delhi: Addressing the nation on the eve of 74th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said India succeeded as a democratic republic because so many creeds and languages “have not divided but united us”.

“I commend the roles of farmers, workers, scientists and engineers whose combined strength enables our country to live up to the spirit of ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan’. I appreciate every citizen who contributes to the nation’s progress,” she further said.

In her nearly 30-minute speech, President Murmu touched upon a wide range of topics, including India’s G20 presidency, economy, women’s empowerment and ambitious Gaganyaan to send Indian astronauts to space.