- India,
- 26-Jan-2025 09:07 AM IST
Republic Day 2025: Today the 76th Republic Day is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. On this special occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the countrymen and wished that this national festival strengthens our efforts towards making the country strong and prosperous while preserving the values of the Constitution.Prime Minister Modi wrote on the social media platform 'X', "Many wishes on Republic Day! Today we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of our glorious republic. On this occasion, we pay tribute to the great personalities who drafted our Constitution and strengthened the foundation of our democracy."Grand ceremony on the path of dutyThe grandeur of the main Republic Day celebrations held on the path of duty in the national capital New Delhi is worth seeing. This year, the country's military strength and cultural diversity is being showcased in this program organized under the leadership of President Draupadi Murmu. This day of 26 January is going to show the strength of Indian democracy and the importance of the Constitution.Chief Guest: President of IndonesiaThis year, President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto attended the Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest. India's diversity and military strength were displayed in a spectacular manner to welcome him. The parade saw a wonderful blend of India's military capability, cultural heritage and unique traditions.Historical significance of Republic DayIndia gained independence on 15 August 1947, but on 26 January 1950, India established itself as a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic. On this day, the Constitution of India came into force, which gave the country a strong foundation of the rule of law and civil rights.On this glorious occasion of the 76th Republic Day, the countrymen once again reiterated their commitment that they will follow the dignity of the Constitution and contribute to the creation of a strong, prosperous and self-reliant India.On this national festival, not only India's military strength but also its cultural heritage and development journey were seen. This day is a symbol of pride and honor for every Indian. This wonderful tradition of Republic Day once again gave the country the message of unity, integrity and dedication towards the Constitution.
Happy Republic Day.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2025
Today, we celebrate 75 glorious years of being a Republic. We bow to all the great women and men who made our Constitution and ensured that our journey is rooted in democracy, dignity and unity. May this occasion strengthen our efforts towards preserving the…