Republic Day 2025: India celebrates its 76th Republic Day today i.e. on 26th January 2025. Political leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikaarjun Kharge, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, UP CM Yogi Adityanath among others have extended their heartfelt wishes to the nation.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar extends greetings to the nation and wrote, “Greetings and Best Wishes to fellow citizens on our 76th Republic Day. As we enter the final quarter of our independence century, let us determinedly work to realize #ViksitBharat at 2047, anchored in our unwavering commitment to Nation First. Let us nurture and blossom our civilisational ethos of social harmony, family values, environmental protection, Swadeshi spirit, and civic duties."
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extended his heartfelt wishes to all countrymen. Taking to X, he wrote, "Our Constitution, based on the values of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity of our great freedom fighters, is the pride of the Indian Republic, it is the protective shield of every Indian irrespective of religion, caste, region, language - it is the duty of all of us to respect and protect it. Jai Hind, Jai India, Jai Constitution.”
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge extended warm Republic Day wishes to the nation on behalf of the Indian National Congress. Sharing a statement by the party, he wrote, “This year, we complete 75 years of adopting the conscience keeper and soul of the Indian Republic – the Constitution of India. Sharing my message on the same. Jai Bapu, Jai Bheem, Jai Samvidhaan”
UP CM Yogi Adityanath who unfurled the national flag in the state said, “...On this day in 1950, India implemented its Constitution in which it was decided to start its new journey as a sovereign democratic republic of India. After a long struggle, this country became independent on 15 August 1947. Many freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Subhash Chandra Bose, Dr BR Ambedkar, Dr Rajendra Prasad gave freedom to the country... Today, on this occasion when we are completing 75 years of the implementation of the Constitution of India, I salute those great sons of Mother India, martyrs, who gave freedom to the country... The Constitution of India is the biggest guide to give the message of justice to every citizen of our India, to establish an equal, strong society and to bind them in the thread of unity...”
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu extended greetings to the people on the occasion and said, "Let us work with the spirit of the Constitution towards achieving the goals of Viksit Bharat 2047 and Swarnandhra Vision 2047."
Calling Repuluc Day a symbol of faith in India's constitutional values, Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his heartiest greetings to all the countrymen.
He wrote, "Republic Day is a symbol of faith in India's constitutional values, firmness towards social equality and dedication to democracy. On this auspicious occasion, I pay tribute to all the freedom fighters and the constitution makers who laid the foundation of a strong republic. Come, on this Republic Day let us take a pledge to contribute actively in building Modiji's developed and self-reliant India.”
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, “Greetings and warm wishes to the citizens of India on the occasion of 76th #RepublicDay. This is an occasion to celebrate our democracy and cherish the ideas & values enshrined in our Constitution. Praying for the continued progress & prosperity of our country.”
Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, “Heartiest greetings of Republic Day to all countrymen. This day makes us realise the power of the Constitution, democracy and unity of our nation. Let us together pledge to take the country forward on the path of progress.”
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