World leaders greet India on 77th Republic Day
Indians across the world on Monday celebrated the 77th Republic Day with global leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron and Bhutanese Prime Minister, extending their greetings, highlighting their strong friendship with India.
The Indian diaspora dressed in vibrant traditional dresses celebrated the Republic Day at the country’s missions abroad, where the national tri-colour was unfurled. US President Trump extended wishes to India on 77th Republic Day and said that ‘US-India share historic bond’. “On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of India as you celebrate your 77th Republic Day.
The United States and India share a historic bond as the world’s oldest and largest democracies.” Trump said in a message. French President Macron posted his and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s picture on X and said,” What a wonderful memory of the #RepublicDay we shared together in 2024!” “My dear friend @NarendraModi, dear Indian friends, my very best wishes on this great day of celebration. See you in February to continue building together!” the post read.
Greeting his Indian counterpart, Droupadi Murmu, on the 77th Republic Day, President Xi said that India-China relations have continued to improve and develop, aligning with the fundamental interests of both countries and their people, and are of great significance for maintaining and promoting world peace and prosperity.
Xi emphasised that China has always believed that being good neighbours, friends and partners who help each other succeed, and achieving the “dragon and the elephant dancing together,” is the right choice for both China and India Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay extended Republic Day greetings and wished that the “enduring friendship continue to
grow stronger.” “I join the people of Bhutan in extending warm Republic Day greetings to PM @narendramodi Ji, the Government and people of India. This joyous occasion celebrates India’s inspiring journey and reflects the close bonds and shared values between our two nations,” he said in a post on X. In Beijing, Ambassador Pradeep Kumar Rawat unfurled the tri-colour flag and read out extracts of President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the nation.
The stirring chants of Vande Mataram and Bharat Mata Ki Jai resonated in the celebrations as everyone joined in rendering the national song with pride and a spirit of unity, the Indian Embassy in Beijing posted on X. A thematic exhibition traced the history of Vande Mataram, highlighting its powerful role in uniting the nation during India’s freedom struggles.
The programme included several cultural programmes. In Shanghai, Consul General of India, Pratik Mathur, hoisted the tricolour. The event marked by pomp and splendour, the celebrations were attended by over 400 Friends of India from the local Indian diaspora, Chinese community and the diplomatic and consular corps, including 20 Consul Generals representing our European Union friends and partners, a post by the Consulate on X said.In Washington, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended a special message to India on the occasion of the country’s Republic Day, commemorated on January 26. “On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of India on your Republic Day,” Rubio said in the message issued Sunday.
R-Day celebrated in Dublin
Dublin: The 77th Republic Day of India was celebrated with patriotic fervour at the premises of the Embassy of India in Dublin. Ambassador of India to Ireland, Akhilesh Mishra, unfurled the Tricolour and read out the Address to the Nation by the Hon'ble President of India. Despite challenging weather conditions, the celebration witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of members of the Indian community and friends of India from Ireland.
Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Mishra underlined that the true significance of Republic Day lies in re-dedicating ourselves to the values and ideals enshrined in the Constitution of India, which forms the foundation of Indian democracy and guarantees the rights and freedoms enjoyed by its citizens. He emphasized that rights can be sustained only through the responsible discharge of duties by society.
Referring to the Preamble of the Constitution, he reminded the audience of the collective obligation to promote fraternity and ensure the unity and integrity of the nation. He also highlighted the Fundamental Duties, which call upon citizens to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood, safeguard public property, and abjure violence.
Ambassador Mishra noted that for a diverse and pluralistic country like India, adopting constitutional ideals in daily life is essential to building a harmonious, inclusive, and developed nation.The Ambassador also highlighted the remarkable growth in India-Ireland relations, particularly in bilateral trade, which crossed US $18 billion (Euro 16 billion) in 2024, up from about US $5 billion in 2021. He lauded the contribution of the Indian community in Ireland.
