Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 3 -- President Droupadi Murmu, addressing the nation on the eve of Navy Day after witnessing the Indian Navy's impressive Operational Demonstration in Thiruvananthapuram, praised the force as a symbol of professionalism, patriotism and unwavering service to the nation.

In her address, the President conveyed warm Navy Day greetings and expressed profound gratitude to naval personnel for their selfless service and supreme sacrifices.

She said the people of India take pride in every sailor guarding the nation's maritime frontiers and thanked them for their commitment to duty.

President Murmu applauded the Navy's decision to hold operational demonstrations across various cities, enabling people from different parts o...