President Droupadi Murmu addresses the nation on the eve of Republic Day.
India’s 77th Republic Day Parade 2026, Flag Hosting Live Updates: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of Republic Day and underlined about the role of women in making of Viksit Bharat, the importance of domestic production amid the rising threats of US tariffs. Hailing women for breaking sterotypes, Murmu said, “The ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’, which seeks to take political empowerment of women to greater heights, will provide unprecedented strength to the idea of women-led development. The role of Nari Shakti will be crucial in the making of Viksit Bharat. With increasing contribution by women, our country will set an example of an inclusive Republic based on gender equality.”
Lauding Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Murmu said, “Lauh Purush, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, unified our nation. Last year, on 31st October, a grateful nation enthusiastically celebrated his 150th birth anniversary. Commemorative events related to his 150th Jayanti are being celebrated. These celebrations strengthen the spirit of national unity and pride among the people. From north to south and from east to west, the fabric of our ancient cultural unity was woven by our ancestors. Every effort to promote this spirit of oneness is highly commendable.”
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Extending greetings, Murmu said, “We, the people of India, at home and overseas, are going to celebrate Republic Day with fervour. I extend my heartfelt greetings to all of you on this National Festival. The auspicious occasion of Republic Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on the status and direction of our country in the past, present, and future. The force of our freedom movement changed the status of our country on 15th August, 1947. India became Independent. We became the architects of our own national destiny.”
Padma awards: On the eve of Republic Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs has released the list of Padma awardees and Bollywood’s late actor Dharmendra Singh Deol and former Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandhan would be conferred with Padma Vibhushan. The awards will be conferred by the President of India following the Republic Day parade at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Vande Mataram will reverberate through India’s Republic Day celebrations this time, with the Culture Ministry set to showcase a tablue titled ‘150 years of Vande Mataram’ at the parade. Also on display will be a series of paintings created by Tenjendra Kumar Mitra in 1923, illustrating the verse of ‘Vande Mataram’ published in ‘Bande Mataram Album’ (1923).
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