I-Day 2022: President Droupadi Murmu pays homage at National War Memorial
New Delhi, August 15: On the occasion of the country's 76th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu paid homage at the National War Memorial in the national capital.
The president was accompanied by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is also the ceremonial commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces. The event was also attended by Army Chief General Manoj Pande, Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, and Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.
A band played tunes in honour of the brave hearts who lost their lives in action as President Murmu laid a wreath at the memorial.
The war memorial was attended by Army Chief General Manoj Pande, Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, and Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.
Earlier, on the eve of independence, President Murmu stated: "In celebrating Independence Day, we are celebrating our 'Bharatiyata'. Our country is full of diversity. But, at the same time, we all have something in common. It is this common thread which binds all of us together and inspires us to walk together with the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat."
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"When the environment is facing new challenges, we must remain determined to preserve all that makes India beautiful. Conserving water, soil and bio-diversity is our duty towards our children. Caring for Mother Nature has been part and parcel of Indian culture. With our traditional lifestyle, we Indians can show the way to the rest of the world. Yoga and Ayurveda are India's invaluable gifts to the world. Their popularity is on the rise all over the globe," President Murmu said.
The President further stated that citizens' existence will become meaningful only in building a glorious India.
"Our beloved country has given us everything we have in our life. We should pledge to give everything we can for the sake of safety, security, progress and prosperity of our country. Our existence will become meaningful only in building a glorious India," she added.
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-PTC News with ANI inputs
