President Kovind hails India's democracy and diversity, lauds country's braves

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of the 73rd Republic Day. The President said it is this spirit of unity of being one nation that is celebrated every year on Republic Day. He said diversity and vibrancy of our democracy is appreciated worldwide. He further said that while the text of the Constitution, dealing with details of workings of the state, is long, the Preamble sums up its guiding principles – democracy, justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. 'They form bedrock on which our Republic stands. These are values that form our collective inheritance,' the President said.