The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by India was a decisive action against a nation that gives a safe haven to terrorists, President Droupadi Murmu said on the eve of the 80th Independence Day today. She also referred to India’s young demography and called them the nation’s future.
“Our students are the architects of India’s future. Just as the government and society must remain united to ensure national security, everyone must contribute through joint and concerted efforts to safeguard the present and future of our students.
Public examinations become gateways to opportunities for our students,” she said.
Earlier reporting noted: She also spoke about poverty reduction, financial inclusion and the government’s efforts to make public examinations more transparent, secure and trustworthy for young people.
“The Government is undertaking comprehensive steps to reform these examinations. The objectives of these reforms are to completely curb the use of unfair means in public examinations, make the examination system more transparent, more secure, and more trustworthy for the youth,” she added.
“That historic operation against terrorism demonstrated the capability of Indian armed forces to act with precision.
It sent a clear and firm message to terrorists and those who support them that no matter where they hide, they will have to face the consequences of their actions,” she said. Referring to the government’s decision to suspend the IWT, the President said: “Suspension of the Treaty with a country that harbours terrorism is a decisive step in the interest of our nation, especially the farmers.”
