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US President Donald Trump on Monday extended wishes as India celebrates its 77th Republic Day.
His remarks were shared by the US Embassy in India in a post on X.
Trump said, “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.”
Earlier, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council, Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, attended the 2026 Republic Day celebrations as the Chief Guests.
India’s 77th Republic Day parade concluded on Monday after a spectacular showcase of the country’s military might and diverse culture at Kartavya Path.
Republic Day, observed annually on January 26, marks the day India adopted its Constitution in 1950, officially becoming a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic. The day holds immense historical significance as it represents the culmination of India’s long struggle for independence and the establishment of constitutional governance based on justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
While independence on August 15, 1947, ended colonial rule, it was the adoption of the Constitution that completed India’s transition to self-governance based on law, institutional accountability, and the will of the Indians.
