
President Murmu remembers partition horrors, lauds Operation Sindoor on Independence Day-eve
Published on: Aug. 14, 2025, 8:14 p.m. | Source: THE WEEK
On the eve of Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation, commemorating 'Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas' and remembering the victims of partition violence. She lauded 'Operation Sindoor' as a steely response to the Pahalgam terror attack and a testament to India's counter-terrorism resolve and Atmanirbhar Bharat capabilities. President Murmu also highlighted India's unity, its stance against aggression yet readiness to retaliate, and the robust health of the Indian economy, moving confidently towards self-reliance with rising exports and controlled inflation.