President addresses nation on eve of 72nd Independence day

President Ramnath Kovind ,in his address to the nation on the eve of 72^nd Independence day said that this day is sacred to every citizen.

“We are at a juncture in our history that is very different from any period we have so far experienced,” he said.

“We are at the cusp of achieving many of our long-awaited goals. We are at a pivotal moment. Let contentious issues and extraneous debates not distract us.”

He further emphasized the role played by our freedom fighters in gaining Independence for our country. He praised the importance of farmers, army and women and stressed on the need to recognize their crucial role.

“Mahatma Gandhi is still our moral compass”

Talking about the father of the nation, he said, “It is not always simple to understand Gandhiji. Gandhiji did not just lead our freedom struggle. He was and still is our moral compass.”