PM Modi Extends Greetings on 77th Republic Day: 'May This Grand National Festival Infuse New Energy'

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Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on the 77th Republic Day. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he said, “Best wishes on Republic Day. May this occasion add renewed energy and enthusiasm in our collective resolve to build a Viksit Bharat”.In another post on X, PM wrote, “Heartiest Republic Day greetings to all my fellow citizens. May this grand national festival, a symbol of India's honour, pride, and glory, infuse new energy and enthusiasm into your lives. May the resolve for a developed India grow even stronger, is my heartfelt wish.”

The grand parade today is set to begin at 10.30 am at Kartavya Path near India Gate in New Delhi.The parade will showcase an elaborate defence display, cultural performances and vibrant tableaux highlighting the country’s diversity and technological progress. The theme of this year’s Republic Day is “150 Years of Vande Mataram”, marking a century and a half of the national song written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.Also Read |Republic Day Parade 2026 To See Many Firsts: Suryastra System, Bhairav Battalion, Bactrian CamelsAccording to an official press release, the theme will be woven through the parade, cultural events, tableaux, public contests and outreach programmes, placing Vande Mataram at the heart of the celebrations while linking India’s freedom struggle, cultural identity and contemporary national aspirations.The Republic Day Parade will also feature chief guests from the European Union. Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, will attend the event. The two leaders were accorded a Guard of Honour upon their arrival in India on Sunday.Following the celebrations, Costa and von der Leyen are expected to adopt a joint EU–India comprehensive strategic agenda and explore ways to expand regional and multilateral cooperation during talks scheduled for January 27.