Beijing/Washington: Indians across the world Monday celebrated the 77th Republic Day with international leaders, together with US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron and Bhutanese Prime Minister, extending their greetings, highlighting their sturdy friendship with India.
The Indian diaspora, wearing vibrant conventional apparel, celebrated Republic Day at the nation’s missions overseas, the place the nationwide tri-colour was unfurled.
US President Trump prolonged needs to India on 77th Republic Day and mentioned 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 mentioned in a message.
French President Macron posted an image of himself and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X and mentioned, “What a wonderful memory of the #RepublicDay we shared 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 publish learn.
Greeting his Indian counterpart, Droupadi Murmu, on the 77th Republic Day, President Xi mentioned that India-China relations have continued to enhance and develop, aligning with the elementary pursuits of each international locations and their folks, and are of nice significance for sustaining and selling world peace and prosperity.
Xi emphasised that China has all the time believed that being good neighbours, mates and companions who assist one another succeed, and attaining the “dragon and the elephant dancing together,” is the proper selection for each China and India
Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay prolonged Republic Day greetings and wished that the “enduring friendship continue to grow stronger.”
“I be part of the folks of Bhutan in extending heat Republic Day greetings to PM
@narendramodi Ji, the Government and folks of India. This joyous event celebrates India’s inspiring journey and displays the shut bonds and shared values between our two nations,” he mentioned in a publish on X.
In Beijing, Ambassador Shri Pradeep Kumar Rawat unfurled the tri-colour flag and browse out extracts of President Droupadi Murmu’s handle to the nation.
The stirring chants of Vande Mataram and Bharat Mata Ki Jai resonated in the celebrations as everybody joined in rendering the nationwide tune with delight and a spirit of unity, the Indian Embassy in Beijing posted on X.
A thematic exhibition traced the historical past of Vande Mataram, highlighting its highly effective function in uniting the nation throughout India’s freedom struggles. The programme included a number of cultural programmes.
In Shanghai, Consul General of India, Pratik Mathur, hoisted the tricolour.
The occasion marked by pomp and splendour, the celebrations had been attended by over 400 Friends of India from the native Indian diaspora, Chinese group and the diplomatic and consular corps, together with 20 Consul Generals representing our European Union mates and companions, a publish by the Consulate on X mentioned.
In Washington, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio prolonged a particular message to India on the event of the nation’s Republic Day, commemorated 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 mentioned in the message issued Sunday.
“The United States and India share a historic bond. From our close cooperation on defence, energy, critical minerals, and emerging technologies to our multi-layered engagement through the Quad, the US-India relationship delivers real results for our two countries and for the Indo-Pacific region,” Rubio mentioned, referring to the grouping of Australia, India, Japan and the US.
Rubio mentioned he appears ahead to working along with India to “advance our shared objectives in the year ahead.”
In Singapore, Indian High Commissioner Dr Shilpak Ambule led the Indian diaspora group in celebrating 77 Republic Day at the chancery in Singapore.
Dr Ambule learn the President’s handle and congratulated over 1,200 Okmembers of the group who got here with relations at the occasion Monday morning, regardless of the begin of the working week.
Students from the Indian faculties carried out cultural dance performed to conventional music, whereas patriotic songs had been performed to full applause by the visitors. Â
Team members of the Sarang helicopter squad, who’ve arrived right here for the Singapore Airshow subsequent week, joined the Indian group in celebrations at the chancery.
In Japan, the flag was unfurled by Ambassador-designate Nagma M Mallick.
“The Embassy of India, Tokyo, celebrated the 77th Republic Day of India. The celebration began with the unfurling of the National Flag by Ambassador- designate Ms Nagma M Mallick @IndianEmbTokyo, followed by the singing of the National Anthem and reading of the Hon’ble President of India’s address to the nation,” the embassy mentioned in a publish on X.
In Sri Lanka, High Commissioner Santosh Jha unfurled the flag at India House, Colombo. He was joined by members of the Indian diaspora.
“May the Tiranga always fly high!” the Indian High Commission posted on X.
Jha additionally paid tributes at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) memorial, honouring the courageous Indian troopers.
“On the occasion of the 77th #RepublicDay, High Commissioner @santjha and officers of @IndiainSL paid solemn tributes at Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) memorial, honouring the brave Indian soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the cause of peace and territorial integrity of Sri Lanka,” the publish mentioned.
Celebrations resonated with nationwide fervour, as the Sri Lankan Navy carried out beloved patriotic tunes.
“Marking 150 years of India’s National Song, #VandeMataram, college students of
@iccr_colombo paid vibrant tributes by fascinating Kathak and Bharatanatyam performances, celebrating its timeless legacy by dance,” the publish mentioned.
Also, Sri Lanka’s Leader of the Opposition and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) chief Sajith Premadasa prolonged greetings to India on the event of the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
Premadasa appreciated the nation’s “enduring” dedication to democracy.
“On Indian Republic Day, I extend my warm wishes to the people of India. In a turbulent world, India’s enduring commitment to democracy stands as a reminder that institutions, resilience, and the will of the people still matter. May your republic continue to grow stronger,” he mentioned in a publish on X.
