PRESIDENT ADDRESSES NATION ON REPUBLIC DAY EVE, SAYS SOCIAL JUSTICE MUST BE OUT MAIN OBJECTIVE

New Delhi (25/01/2024): President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of 75th Republic Day. The President spoke on a range of topics including the G20 summit, Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration and empowerment of women.

President Droupadi Murmu said, "Tomorrow is the day when we celebrate the commencement of the Constitution.

Its Preamble begins with the words, "We, the people of India", highlighting the theme of the document, namely, democracy.

"In India, the democratic system is much older than the concept of western democracy.

That is the reason why India is called the "mother of democracy". Hailing the Women Reservation Bill, the President said,"I believe the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will prove to be a revolutionary tool for empowerment of women.

It will go a long way in improving the processes of our governance. Women Reservation Bill is a step towards gender equality." President Murmu called upon the people of the country to contribute to Vikshit Bharat.