New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Hailing the contribution of the women freedom fighters, President Droupadi Murmu in her address to the country on the eve of the 77th Independence Day mentioned that the country is giving emphasis to economic empowerment of women that strengthens their position in the family and society. Droupadi Murmu also gave importance to the economic empowerment of women which in turn, strengthens the position of women in the family and society.
“I am happy to note that the economic empowerment of women is being given special focus in our country. Economic empowerment strengthens the position of women in the family and society,” the President said. “On the eve of Independence Day, I join my fellow citizens in paying grateful tribute to the known and unknown freedom fighters whose sacrifices have made it possible for India to regain its rightful place in the comity of nations,” Droupadi Murmu said in her address to the nation.
Speaking about the sacrifice of women freedom fighters, Droupadi Murmu said, “Great women freedom fighters like Matangini Hazra and Kanaklata Baruah laid down their lives for Bharat-Mata.” Kanaklata Barua was a freedom fighter from Assam who was only 17 years when she was shot by the British police force when she tried to hoist the Tricolour at the Gohpur police station.
On the contribution of Kasturba Gandhi, President Murmu said, “Maa Kasturba matched the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi every step of the way on the difficult path of Satyagraha.” “Many great women leaders like Sarojini Naidu, Ammu Swaminathan, Rama Devi, Aruna Asaf-Ali and Sucheta Kriplani had set inspiring ideals for all future generations of women, to serve the nation and the society with self-confidence,” Droupadi Murmu added.
The President said that women are contributing in every field of development and have made their place in many fields in which their participation was unimaginable decades ago. “Today, women are contributing extensively in every field of development and service to the country and are enhancing the nation’s pride. Today our women have made their special place in many such fields in which their participation was unimaginable a few decades ago,” President Murmu said.
Droupadi Murmu also gave importance to the economic empowerment of women which in turn, strengthens the position of women in the family and society. “I am happy to note that the economic empowerment of women is being given special focus in our country. Economic empowerment strengthens the position of women in the family and society,” the President said.
Noting that women’s empowerment was among the ideals of the country’s freedom struggle, President Murmu urged her fellow citizens to prioritise on the independence of women. “I urge all fellow citizens to give priority to women empowerment. I would like our sisters and daughters to overcome challenges with courage and move ahead in life. Development of women was among the ideals of our freedom struggle,” Droupadi Murmu said. (ANI)
G20 presidency an opportunity for India to shape global discourse: President Murmu in her Independence Day speech
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu in her address to the nation on the eve of the 77th Independence Day on Monday said India has not only regained its rightful place on the world stage but it has also enhances its standing in the international order.
In her second speech as President of India, Murmu said that during her visits and interactions with members of the Indian diaspora, she has observed a new confidence in the India story. “India is playing a crucial role in promoting developmental and humanitarian goals around the world. It has also assumed leadership of international forums, especially the presidency of G-20,” the President said. “As the G-20 represents two-thirds of the world population, this is a unique opportunity to help shape global discourse in the right direction. With the G-20 presidency, India can nudge decision-making in trade and finance towards equitable progress,” the President said in her address.
She said that beyond trade and finance, matters of human development too are on the agenda. There are many global issues that concern all humanity and are not limited by geographical boundaries. “I am confident that with India’s proven leadership in dealing with global issues, member nations will be able to advance effective action on these fronts,” the President said.
Speaking further on India‘s G20 Presidency, President Murmu said, “What is notable in India’s presidency of G-20 is the way this diplomatic activity has been taken to the grassroots. There has been a first-of-its-kind campaign to encourage people’s participation. It is delightful to see, for example, students enthusiastically participating in diverse contests organised in schools and colleges touching upon the themes of G-20.” “All the citizens are enthusiastic about events related to G-20,” she said.
In her address to the country, President Murmu said, “Independence Day is an occasion to reconnect with our history. It is also an occasion to assess our present and reflect about our way forward.”
“Looking at the present, we see that India has not only regained its rightful place on the world stage, but it has also enhanced its standing in the international order,” she added. “This enthusiasm, along with a sense of empowerment, is possible, because the nation has been taking great strides on all fronts. India’s economy has proven to be not only resilient during turbulent times but is also a beacon of hope for others,” Droupadi Murmu said. (ANI)
