Freedom is a celebration for us as well as for every supporter of democracy in the world: President Draupadi Murmu

President Draupadi Murmu addressed the countrymen on the occasion of 76th Independence Day of the country. He said that on the eve of the seventy-sixth Independence Day, I extend my warm greetings to all the Indians living in the country and abroad. It gives me great pleasure to address you on this proud occasion. India is completing 75 years as an independent country. The day of 14th August is being celebrated as Partition-Horrific Memorial Day. The purpose of celebrating this Memorial Day is to promote social harmony, human empowerment and unity. On 15 August 1947, we cut the shackles of colonial rule. On that day we had decided to reshape our destiny. While celebrating the anniversary of that auspicious day, we salute all the freedom fighters. He sacrificed everything so that we can all breathe in a free India.

President Draupadi Murmu also said that India's independence is a matter of celebration for us as well as every supporter of democracy in the world. When India became independent, many international leaders and thinkers had expressed apprehension about the success of our democratic government system. There were many reasons for his apprehension. In those days democracy was confined to the economically advanced nations. Foreign rulers had exploited India for years due to this the people of India were struggling with poverty and illiteracy. But the Indians proved their apprehensions wrong. The roots of democracy in the soil of India became deeper and stronger.

President Draupadi Murmu said that the great ideals of freedom struggle are being remembered in our country for the last 75 weeks. The 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' was launched in March 2021 by reviving the memory of Dandi Yatra. That epoch-making movement established our struggle on the world stage. Our festival was started by honoring him. This festival is dedicated to the people of India. The resolve to build a self-reliant India on the basis of the success achieved by the countrymen is also a part of this festival. Citizens of all age groups are enthusiastically participating in the programs of this festival organized all over the country. This grand festival is now moving ahead with the 'Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan'. Today, our tricolor is flying proudly in every nook and corner of the country. Our freedom fighters must have been thrilled to see the awareness among the people about the ideals of the freedom movement on such a large scale.