The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, graced and addressed the 'Hirak Jayanti' celebration on November 1, 2026, in Kurukshetra, Haryana. She acknowledged the significant contributions made by the people of Haryana across various fields over the years.
On November 1, 2026, at Kurukshetra, Haryana, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, graced and addressed the 'Hirak Jayanti' celebration marking the state's 60th anniversary. The President commended the people of Haryana for their significant contributions to various facets of India's progress over the years.
In her address, she highlighted that this region, known for disseminating Bhagwan Krishna's selfless actions worldwide, has also established numerous milestones of human achievement in modern times. The President mentioned the people's meaningful contributions in diverse fields, including the freedom struggle, social change, democracy, literature, and science.
The President further acknowledged over a decade of progress made by Haryana across various dimensions of women's empowerment. She pointed out the success of the national campaign 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao', launched from Panipat in 2015, as a significant initiative towards this end. The President noted an improvement in the gender ratio at birth in 2025 compared to 2014 and expressed confidence that with continued efforts by both central and state governments, this ratio will reach parity.
The President also recognized Haryana's achievements in sports, particularly its athletes who have excelled in prestigious international championships. She appreciated the daughters of Haryana for making the nation proud with their remarkable sporting achievements.
Finally, the President expressed her hope that the message of Bhagwan Krishna would provide strength and insight to everyone contributing to Haryana's development.
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