"Now, the Republic is facing certain threats from right-wing communal-fascist forces. They are posing a threat to the very Constitution, the idea of India visualised by Dr Ambedkar and the Constitution makers is under threat," D Raja told ANI.
On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan took to Instagram and shared his heartfelt greetings, calling India a land of "unity in diversity."
According to an official release, the event commenced with the unfurling of the National Flag by Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia, followed by the National Anthem, played by Himachal Pradesh Police Band.
The letter read, "On the occasion of your Republic Day, my wife and I send our warmest congratulations to you and to the people of the Republic of India."
"Tamil Nadu is in the mood to agitate because the CM's only focus is to make Udhayanidhi the CM. So, he doesn't want to be friendly with the Centre, he doesn't respect the Governor or central institutions, and he disregards the Prime Minister's visits. Udhayanidhi always speaks on divisiv
"India is privileged to host European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during our Republic Day celebrations. Their presence underscores the growing strength of the India-European Union partnership and our commitment to shared values,"
on der Leyen described being invited as Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations as "the honour of a lifetime", underlining the growing strategic convergence between India and the European Union.
A tourist from Gujarat's Ahmedabad, paints himself in colours of the Tricolour, carries a mini model of BrahMos, waves the National Flag and chants 'Bharat Mata ki jai' as he celebrates the Republic Day at the iconic Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday lauded the state's tableau in the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path, calling it a moment of the state's "rich culture."