Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the countrymen on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day and wished that this national festival should further strengthen the ongoing efforts towards creating a strong and prosperous India along with preserving the values of the Constitution.
India is celebrating 76th Republic Day today. The main function of Republic Day is being organized on Kartavya Path in New Delhi under the leadership of President Draupadi Murmu.
In a post on the social media platform ‘X’, the Prime Minister said, “Many happy Republic Day! Today we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of our glorious republic. On this occasion, we salute all those great personalities who, by drafting our Constitution, ensured that our development journey is based on democracy, dignity and unity.
He said, “We wish that this national festival will preserve the values of our Constitution as well as strengthen our efforts towards building a strong and prosperous India.”
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is the chief guest at this year’s Republic Day celebrations. The nation’s military capability and cultural diversity will be showcased in the Republic Day Parade.
India got independence from the British on 15 August 1947 but on 26 January 1950, India was declared a sovereign democratic republic. Exactly 75 years ago, on this day, the Constitution of India came into force.