Global leaders on Thursday extended wishes to India on its 74th Republic Day.
India displays its defence capabilities on January 26 each year, displaying its state-of-the-art land, air and marine military equipment to the world on Republic Day with a parade in the capital New Delhi attended by the president, prime minister, diplomats and tens of thousands of citizens.
The nation’s constitution came into effect on that date in 1950, making the country a republic.
New Delhi has a tradition of inviting a foreign dignitary on the occasion and this year Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi is the guest of honour.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed sent a message of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of India to mark the occasion. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, also sent congratulatory messages to Ms Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shared a note on Twitter congratulating Indians on the day that honours the “rich culture and extraordinary achievements” in the past seven decades.
Australia, a former British colony and a Commonwealth nation, shares its National Day with India ― January 26.
