PM Modi Extends Republic Day Greetings, Reiterates Resolve To Build Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Republic Day, calling for renewed energy and enthusiasm to achieve the goal of a developed India.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Best wishes on Republic Day. May this occasion add renewed energy and enthusiasm in our collective resolve to build a Viksit Bharat.”

Best wishes on Republic Day.

May this occasion add renewed energy and enthusiasm in our collective resolve to build a Viksit Bharat.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2026

PM Modi further described the occasion as a powerful symbol of India’s freedom, Constitution and democratic values.

In a separate post on X, he said that the festival infuses fresh energy and inspiration, strengthening

the collective resolve to move forward together in building the nation.

गणतंत्र दिवस हमारी स्वतंत्रता, संविधान और लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों का सशक्त प्रतीक है। यह पर्व हमें एकजुट होकर राष्ट्र निर्माण के संकल्प के साथ आगे बढ़ने की नई ऊर्जा और प्रेरणा देता है।

पारतन्त्र्याभिभूतस्य देशस्याभ्युदयः कुतः।

अतः स्वातन्त्र्यमाप्तव्यमैक्यं स्वातन्त्र्यसाधनम्॥ pic.twitter.com/i0XjjgL38x

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2026

India is set to celebrate its 77th Republic Day today, with President Droupadi Murmu leading the grand celebrations at Kartavya Path in Delhi. Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, will attend the event as Chief Guests.

The event will begin at 10:30 am with PM Modi visiting the National War Memorial to pay homage to fallen soldiers before joining dignitaries at the saluting dais.

In keeping with tradition, the national flag will be unfurled, followed by the national anthem and a thunderous 21-gun salute fired from indigenously developed 105 mm light field guns. The salute will be presented by the 1721 Ceremonial Battery of the 172 Field Regiment.