In President's R-Day Eve Address, Praise For Ram Temple, Karpoori Thakur

"This is a period of epochal change," President Murmu said in the televised address on the eve of the 75th Republic Day

President Droupadi Murmu today addressed the nation on the eve of the 75th Republic Day. "This is a period of epochal change," President Murmu said in the televised address.

She acknowledged the contribution to society by former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, and also pointed to the consecration of the Ram Lalla temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya as a historic and an immensely significant moment for the country.

"I pay my tribute to Karpoori ji for enriching public life with his contribution," the President said.