How Politicians Wish India's 75th Republic Day (image@BJP4India)
India is celebrating its75th Republic Day today. This year, French President Emmanuel Macron was chosen to be the chief guest. The Republic Day functions are taking place at Kartavya Path. The celebration are themed on ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Loktatantra ki Matrika’. January 26 marks the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950. Though India has gained freedom British colonial rule in 1947, it wasn’t until 1950, that the Constitution of India came into effect.
As India celebrates their Republic Day, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken extended his greetings. In a statement, he said last year has been marked with significant milestones in “our Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership, including our cooperation throughout India”s successful G20 Presidency and at the G20 Leaders” Summit…In the year ahead, we look forward to further deepening the vibrant people-to-people ties between our countries and advancing our ambitious agenda for cooperation on our most vital priorities,”.
He further added that, “The Constitution of India continues to provide an enduring framework for the world”s largest democracy and a foundation for its global leadership… I warmly extend my best wishes to the Indian people as they celebrate this special occasion,”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his X (formerly twitter) to wish on the ‘special occasion’.
देश के अपने समस्त परिवारजनों को गणतंत्र दिवस की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। जय हिंद!
Best wishes on special occasion of the 75th Republic Day. Jai Hind!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2024
Emmanuel Macron, the French President shared a selfie with PM Modi and wrote that he is “happy and proud to be with” Indians today.
My dear friend @NarendraModi,
Indian people,My warmest wishes on your Republic Day. Happy and proud to be with you.
Let’s celebrate! pic.twitter.com/e5kg1PEc0p
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) January 26, 2024
Home Minister Amit Shah wished Indians and said that, “On this auspicious occasion of democracy, I salute all the freedom fighters, constitution makers and the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the unity and integrity of the country”.
समस्त देशवासियों को गणतंत्र दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।
मैं लोकतंत्र के इस पावन अवसर पर सभी स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों, संविधान निर्माताओं और देश की एकता व अखंडता के लिए अपने प्राण न्योछावर करने वाले वीर जवानों को नमन करता हूँ।
आइये, हम सब मिलकर गणतंत्र दिवस के अवसर पर अपने… pic.twitter.com/6GhqJR8KzB
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 26, 2024
In a statement, President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartiest greetings to Indians. She said, “The 75th year of the Republic is truly a historic milestone in the journey of the nation in many ways. This is an especially festive occasion, just as we celebrated the unique greatness and diverse culture of our nation during the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, when we completed 75 years of Independence”.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shared that he is “proud” to represent India.
#RepublicDay2024 pic.twitter.com/mhcw6pIRUx
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 26, 2024
West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee also extended her “heartfelt greetings” on Republic Day.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 26, 2024
Indian National Congress extended good wishes to all the fellow citizens of India. The party said 2024 “is a very important year for India. This year will decide whether we will be able to save the values of the Constitution and Democracy or go back to the age where not all people are equal. Today on Republic Day, let us all come together and make a pledge and join this mission of NYAY. Only then will we be able to secure the future of our youth”.
On the 75th Republic Day, I extend my good wishes to all fellow citizens.
Our Constitution was based on the values of our Bharatiya civilisation, that is, NYAYA, MARYADA, SAMATA, SAMABHAAV.
The Constitution ensured fundamental rights, social justice, and political rights to… pic.twitter.com/NuPeHhaiCi
— Congress (@INCIndia) January 26, 2024
