Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, urging the people, especially the youth, to work determinedly towards realizing the mission of a 2047 Viksit Bharat.
In a post on the social media platform X, Dhankhar said, “Republic Day greetings and best wishes to fellow citizens on our 76th Republic Day. As we enter the final quarter of our independence century, let us work determinedly to realize #ViksitBharat by 2047, anchored in our unwavering commitment to Nation First. Let us nurture and blossom our civilizational ethos of social harmony, family values, environmental protection, Swadeshi spirit, and civic duties. Let our youth spearhead this transformative journey, optimizing the prevalent spirit of hope and possibility.”
As the country celebrates the 76th Republic Day, leaders took to various social media platforms to greet the nation.
Earlier, in the morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while extending greetings to the nation on the occasion in a post on X, wished that the occasion would strengthen efforts to preserve the ideals of the Constitution.
“Happy Republic Day. 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 toward preserving the ideals of our Constitution and working toward a stronger and more prosperous India,” said the PM.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in his post on X (in Hindi), said, “Heartiest greetings of Republic Day to all the countrymen. Republic Day is a symbol of faith in India’s constitutional values, firmness toward social equality, and dedication to democracy. On this auspicious occasion, I pay tribute to all the freedom fighters and constitution makers who laid the foundation of a strong republic. Come, on this Republic Day, let us take a pledge to contribute actively to building Modiji’s developed and self-reliant India.”
President Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in celebrating the 76th Republic Day from Kartavya Path in the national capital. With a special focus on the 75th anniversary of the enactment of the Constitution and Jan Bhagidari, the celebrations this year will be a unique blend of India’s rich cultural diversity, unity, equality, development, and military prowess, according to a government press release.
The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, will be the Chief Guest. Around 10,000 special guests have been invited to witness the parade, in line with the government’s objective to increase ‘Jan Bhagidari’ in events of national importance. These guests from different walks of life are the architects of ‘Swarnim Bharat’. They include the best performers in various fields and those who have made the best use of the government’s schemes.
The parade, ‘The Republic Day Parade,’ will start at 10:30 a.m. and last for approximately 90 minutes. The President of India and her Indonesian counterpart will be escorted by the President’s Bodyguard, the seniormost regiment of the Indian Army. The two Presidents will arrive in the ‘Traditional Buggy,’ a practice that made a comeback in 2024 after a gap of 40 years.
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