President Murmu R-Day Address Highlights: ‘Effort to promote spirit of oneness highly commendable,' says President

“Every effort to promote the spirit of oneness is highly commendable: President Murmu in address to nation,” she said.

“Our Constitution is foundational document of the largest republic in world history,” President Droupadi Murmu said.

"The great nationalist poet Subramanya Bharati composed the song "Vande Mataram Yenbom", in the Tamil language, meaning "Let us chant Vande Mataram", and connected the masses on an even larger scale with the spirit of Vande Mataram. Translations of this song in other Indian languages also became popular. Sri Aurobindo translated this song into English. Vande Mataram, composed by the venerable Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, is our lyrical national prayer," said President Murmu.

“Our Annadata farmers are the backbone of our society and economy. Generations of hardworking farmers have made our country self-reliant in food grains. It is due to the hard work of our farmers that we are able to export agricultural products. Many farmers have presented highly impressive examples of success,” the President said.

She added, "Priority is being given to ensuring that our farmers receive fair prices for their produce, access to loans at lower interest rates, effective insurance coverage, good quality seeds, irrigation facilities, fertilizers for increased production, access to modern agricultural practices, and encouragement for organic farming. The 'PM Kisan Samman Nidhi" is honouring the contribution of our farmers and strengthening their efforts."

“The 'Dharti Aaba Janajatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan' and the 'PM-JANMAN Yojana' have empowered all tribal communities, including PVTG communities,” said President Murmu.

“Under the 'National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission', more than 6 crore screenings have been conducted so far. Nearly one lakh forty thousand students are receiving education in Eklavya Model Residential Schools, and many students have performed exceptionally well in competitive examinations. Such campaigns in health and education are working to bring harmony between the traditions and modern development among the tribal communities,” said President Murmu.

“The most important decision for the economic integration of the country after Independence, the implementation of GST, has established the system of 'One Nation, One Market. The recent decisions to make the GST system even more effective will further strengthen our economy. Four Labour Codes have been issued in the field of labour reforms. These will benefit our workers and will also accelerate the development of enterprises,” said the President.

“India is the world's fastest-growing major economy. Despite global uncertainties, India is recording continuous economic growth. We are moving towards achieving our goal of becoming the world's third-largest economy in the near future. By investing in the creation of world-class infrastructure, we are rebuilding our economic strength on a much larger scale,” said President Murmu.

“The gap between the government and the general public is being continuously reduced,” says President Murmu.

“Efforts are also being made to ensure that those lifted out of poverty do not fall back into poverty trap,” says President Murmu.

“We, the people of India, at home and overseas, are going to celebrate Republic Day with fervour. 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 President said.

From farms to space, women have contributed to the development of the nation, President Murmu said.

President Murmu highlights the significance of Vande Mataram.

President Droupadi Murmu's Republic Day address begins.

President Droupadi Murmu's Republic Day address is scheduled to begin at 7 pm.

In 2024, Murmu underlined social justice as the top priority of the Narendra Modi-led Central government. “The Modi government has taken numerous initiatives for welfare of SC, ST and marginalised sections. Social justice is the top priority of the Modi government,” she said.

In her 2024 speech, Murmu emphasised social justice as the highest priority of the Narendra Modi-led Central government.

In her 2025 speech, Murmu spoke about ‘one Nation One Election’, asserting that the “plan can promote consistency in governance, prevent policy paralysis, mitigate resource diversion, and reduce the financial burden, apart from offering many other benefits”.

President Droupadi Murmu's Republic Day address will begin at 7pm on Sunday, 25 January.