Republic Day 2020 Updates: Government and Opposition must work together for development of the country, says President Ram Nath Kovind

India is proud of ISRO’s progress, says Ram Nath Kovind

“The entire nation is proud of the achievements of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is making progress in Mission Gaganyaan, and India looks forward to it with excitement,” said President Ram Nath Kovind.

India is proud of the achievements of @ISRO : President Kovind pic.twitter.com/9W5rCTuTJZ

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 25, 2020

Govt, Opposition must work together: President

“While giving expression to their political ideas, both Government and Opposition must move forward in tandem to ensure that development of the country and welfare of its people are promoted consistently,” said President Ram Nath Kovind.

Swacch Bharat Mission has achieved great success, says President

Speaking about the  Swach Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission), President Ram Nath Kovind said that it has achieved tremendous success in a very short time.

जनता की भागीदारी के कारण ‘स्वच्छ भारत अभियान’ ने बहुत ही कम समय में प्रभावशाली सफलता हासिल की है। भागीदारी की यही भावना अन्य क्षेत्रों में किए जा रहे प्रयासों में भी दिखाई देती है - चाहे रसोई गैस की सब्सिडी को छोड़ना हो, या फिर डिजिटल भुगतान को बढ़ावा देना हो — राष्ट्रपति कोविन्द

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 25, 2020

Roll-out of GST realised the vision of ‘One country, One tax, One market’: President Kovind

The roll-out of the GST has realised our vision of ‘One country, One tax, One market’: President Kovind pic.twitter.com/pRtTTbE9S5

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 25, 2020

People have made welfare schemes into people’s movements, says president

Listing the successful schemes of the governemnt, Ram Nath Kovind said people have accepted the schemes and made them into people’s movement. He listed PM Ujwala Yojana, Swacch Bharat Abhiyan as the successes of the governemnt.

The Government has launched a number of welfare campaigns, and what is especially noteworthy about them is the fact that citizens have voluntarily turned them into popular movements: President Kovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 25, 2020

“People have the power to decide the future”: President Ram Nath Kovind

“Modern state comprises three organs, Judiciary, Executive and Legislature. However, we the people constitute the state. the power to decide the future rests in our hands.”

Mahatma Gandhi’s ideal relevant even today, says president

“Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas are relevant for nation-building even today. His message of truth and non-violence has become even more essential in our times,” said President Ram Nath Kovind.

Constantly striving for development of all parts of the country

“We are constantly striving for the complete development of every part of the country – be it Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, the states of the Northeast region or our islands in the Indian Ocean”, said the President.

Ayushman Bharat has become the world’s biggest public health programme, says Ram Nath Kovind

Speaking about the achievements of the government, Ram Nath Kovind said that the Ayushman Bharat has become the world’s biggest public health programme which has made health services accessible to the poor.

WATCH: President Ram Nath Kovind addresses nation on eve of Republic Day in Hindi; speech in English to follow shortly

President Ram Nath Kovind to begin speech shortly

The President delivers a customary address to the nation on the eve of the Republic Day. President Ram Nath Kovin’s address will begin shortly.