Op Sindoor stands for humanity's fight against terrorism: President

Murmu says economy healthy due to reforms

- DIVYAA

IN HER FIRST detailed public remarks on Operation Sindoor, President Droupadi Murmu Thursday hailed the country's "steely resolve" in responding to the Pahalgam terrorist attack and pointed to how the world has taken note of India's stance on fighting terror.

Addressing the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day, President Murmu said, "I believe Operation Sindoor will go down in history as an example in humanity's fight against terrorism."

In her 22-minute address, the President also dwelt at length on India's resilience amid stress in the global economy, and the contribution of farmers and workers towards the country's GDP growth. "In the economic field, our achievements are all the more noticeable...With a GDP growth rate of 6.5% in the last fiscal, India is the fastest growing among the major economies in the world," Murmu said.