President Ram Nath Kovind addresses nation on eve of Republic Day 2021, says Indian farmers, soldiers, scientists deserve special appreciation

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday addressed the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2021 and said that the Indian farmers, soldiers and scientists deserve a special appreciation. "Our farmers, soldiers and scientists deserve special appreciation and a grateful nation greets them on this auspicious occasion of the Republic Day," said President.

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday (January 25, 2021) addressed the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2021 and said that the Indian farmers, soldiers and scientists deserve a special appreciation. 

"Our farmers, soldiers and scientists deserve special appreciation and a grateful nation greets them on this auspicious occasion of the Republic Day," said President Ram Nath Kovind.

He added, "Our scientists, along with doctors, administrators and people from other walks of life, have made a major contribution in containing the virus and keeping the fatality rate lower in our country, compared to that in developed countries."

He also said that a grateful nation is fully committed to the welfare of our farmers.

"Every Indian salute our farmers, who have made our vast and populous country self-reliant in food-grains and dairy products. Despite adversities of nature, numerous other challenges and COVID-19 pandemic, our farmers sustained agricultural production."

For the Indian troops, he said, "Just as our hardworking farmers ensure food security for the country, the brave soldiers of the armed forces ensure the security of our national boundaries amid severest conditions."

He added, "From the freezing cold at Siachen and Galwan valley in Ladakh with temperatures as low as minus 50 to 60 degree Celsius to the scorching heat in Jaisalmer with temperatures as high as 50 degree Celsius – on land, in the skies and at the vast coastal areas – our warriors are vigilant every moment. Every citizen feels proud about the bravery, patriotism and the spirit of sacrifice among our soldiers."

For the scientists, PM Kovind expressed, "By their contribution to food security, national security, protection against disease and disasters and to different areas of development, our scientists have strengthened our national endeavours. From space to the farms, from educational institutions to hospitals, the community of scientists has enriched our life and work."

He added that our scientists have been working day and night for decoding the Coronavirus and they have succeeded in developing the vaccine in record time.

"With this accomplishment, our scientists have added a glorious chapter of contribution to the well-being of humanity. Our scientists, along with doctors, administrators and people from other walks of life, have made a major contribution in containing the virus and keeping the fatality rate lower in our country, compared to that in developed countries," said President Kovind.

He extended his greetings to the countrymen on the eve of the 72nd Republic Day of the 'world's largest and most vibrant democracy' and said,  "In this land of ours, enriched by diversity, with many festivals, our national festivals are celebrated by everyone with great patriotic fervour."

He added, "This is the day to also pause and ponder over the core values that Constitution propounds. These values – Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity – outlined in the Preamble of our Constitution are sacred to all of us."