President Murmu Addresses Nation on Eve of 80th Independence Day

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on Friday, August 14, 2026, on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day, delivering a comprehensive speech that highlighted national security achievements, economic progress, and the country's developmental goals. In her address, President Murmu emphasized that Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack, sent a clear message to terrorists and their supporters that they will face consequences regardless of where they hide.

The President noted that on May 7, 2026, India commemorated the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, remembering the "unmatched valour" of the Armed Forces. She described the operation as a demonstration of India's capability to execute precision counter-terror strikes. Operation Sindoor was initiated after the Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 people and was carried out by Pakistan-backed terrorists targeting civilians after inquiring about their religion. India responded by striking terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Following escalation, India struck Pakistani airbases, leading to a ceasefire. The three terrorists involved in...