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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Independence Day 2026: President Murmu’s address has a warning for terrorists & their backers, a big economic message and a vision for India’s defence

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day, speaking about the country’s development journey, national security, economic growth and the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

The President began her address by extending Independence Day greetings to citizens and marking the beginning of the 80th year of India’s independence.

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