# President Murmu, Vaishnaw, Rajnath lead I-Day events

2026-08-14T22:54:13+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on Independence Day. In her speech, she highlighted the country's progress and the importance of unity, according to OdishaTV. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw led a Tiranga Yatra at Rail Bhavan. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh greeted soldiers from the armed forces on the occasion. Both events were part of the official celebrations, OdishaTV reports.

## Coverage

- odishatv.in <https://odishatv.in/videosodisha/society/union-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw-leads-tiranga-yatra-at-rail-bhavan-otv-12261446>
- odishatv.in <https://odishatv.in/videosodisha/president-droupadi-murmus-independence-day-address-to-the-nation-otv-12261428>
- odishatv.in <https://odishatv.in/videosodisha/military/defence-minister-rajnath-singh-greets-soldiers-for-independence-day-otv-12261323>

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