President Murmu Addresses Nation on Republic Day Eve

New Delhi, January 25, 2026 - President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of India's 77th Republic Day, underscoring the country's commitment to global peace, national security, women's empowerment, poverty alleviation, and economic progress as key pillars of inclusive development.

In her speech, broadcast live from 7 p.m. across Doordarshan channels, All India Radio, and the President's official social media platforms, Murmu highlighted India's role as a messenger of peace amid escalating geopolitical tensions worldwide. "In our tradition, we have been offering prayers for peace to prevail in the entire universe," she said. "The future of humanity can remain secure only if there is peace in the whole world." She noted that India continues to promote universal harmony, drawing from its civilizational values, even as conflicts persist in various regions.

On national security, the President pointed to the success of Operation Sindoor, a precision military strike last year that targeted and destroyed terror infrastructure across the border. "Terror centres were destroyed, and many terrorists met their end," Murmu stated, crediting the operation to India's growing...