President Droupadi Murmu addresses the nation: ‘Constitution ultimate foundation of our collective identity as Indians’

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday addressed the nation on the eve of Republic Day. “Constitution provides an ultimate foundation of our collective identity as Indians, it binds us together as a family,” the President said in her address.

President Murmu said that Justice, liberty, equality and fraternity have always been part of India's civilisational heritage, adding,"Constitution has become living document because civic virtues have been part of our moral compass for millennia."

“In the last 75 years, the Constitution has paved the way for our progress. Today, we express our gratitude towards Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, chairman of the drafting committee, and other members whose efforts have given us the Constitution. These 75 years after the implementation of the Constitution are the companions of the all-round progress of our young republic,” she added.