Indians across the world celebrated on Monday (January 26, 2026) 77th republic day With global leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping And French President Emmanuel Macron and Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay extended greetings, highlighting their strong friendship with India.
NRIs dressed in vibrant traditional attire celebrated Republic Day at the country’s missions abroad, where the national tricolor was hoisted.
Mister. Trump wished India all the best On the 77th Republic Day and said, ‘America-India share historic bonds.’
“On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I extend warm greetings to the Government and people of India as you celebrate your Republic Day. The United States and India share a historic bond as the world’s oldest and largest democracies,” Mr Trump said in a message.
Mr Macron posted a photo of himself and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Instagram and said, “What a wonderful memory of #RepublicDay we shared together in 2024!” “My dear friend @NarendraModi, dear Indian friends, my best wishes on this great day of celebration. See you in February to continue building together!” Read the post.
77th Republic Day: Celebration in pictures
President Draupadi Murmu, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President Antonio Costa stand for the national anthem before leaving Rashtrapati Bhavan for the line of duty during the 77th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Photo: YouTube/@narendramodi via PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (centre) with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left) and European Council President Antonio Costa during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartya Path in New Delhi. Photo: YouTube/@narendramodi
Indian Air Force helicopters showered flowers on the spectators on the duty path, marking the beginning of the 77th Republic Day Parade flypast. Photo: PTI
Rafale jets of the Indian Air Force fly in “Vajrang” formation on the duty path during the 77th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Photo: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar
An aerial view shows the precision and grandeur of the marching contingents as they cross the duty path during the 77th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Photo: YT/@narendramodi via PTI
Major weapon systems displayed at the parade included BrahMos and Akash weapon systems, rocket launcher ‘Suryastra’, main battle tank Arjun and a range of indigenously manufactured military platforms and hardware. Photo: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar
A contingent of paramilitary forces marching on the duty path during the 77th Republic Day Parade. Photo: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar
In formal “flag” formation, four Indian Air Force Mi-17 helicopters fly over the duty path, flying the national flag along with the flags of the Army, Navy and Air Force. Photo: AP
Indian Army contingents, including the newly raised Bhairav Light Commando Battalion, marched with strict discipline at the Indira Gandhi Sarani during the 77th Republic Day Parade in Kolkata. Photo: PTI
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel march with precision during the state level 77th Republic Day celebrations held in Ajmer, Rajasthan. Photo: PTI
A contingent of security forces conducted a ceremonial march past in Bhopal during the celebration of 77th Republic Day of Madhya Pradesh. Photo: PTI
School girls walk with portraits of Indian freedom fighters and eminent personalities during the Republic Day ceremonial parade in Kolkata. Photo: AP
A contingent of Jammu and Kashmir Police marches with precision during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu. Photo: PTI
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi hoists the national flag near the Labor Statue at Chennai’s Marina Beach during the 77th Republic Day celebrations in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin. Photo: R Ragu
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot (right) stands with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru. Photo: PTI
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma taking the salute during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Khanikar Parade Ground in Dibrugarh. Photo: PTI
Artists of Meitei cultural troupe perform vibrant Pung Cholom dance during the state-level 77th Republic Day celebrations at the historic Kangla Fort in Imphal, Manipur. Photo: PTI
Artists perform with the tableau of Maharashtra state while marching on the duty path during the 77th Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi. Photo: PTI
A contingent of the 4th Bhairav Battalion of the Sikh Light Infantry Regiment marching during the 77th Republic Day Parade on the duty path in New Delhi.
School students enthusiastically jump, showcasing the spirit of a young and vibrant India, at the Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru during the 77th Republic Day celebrations. Photo: PTI
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‘Promoting peace’
Congratulating his Indian counterpart Draupadi Murmu on Republic Day, President Xi said India-China relations continue to improve and develop, which are in line with the fundamental interests of the two countries and their people, and are of great significance for maintaining and promoting world peace and prosperity.
Mr Xi stressed that China has always believed that being good neighbours, friends and partners who help each other succeed and achieving the “dragon and elephant dancing together” was the right choice for both China and India.
Mr Tobgay extended Republic Day greetings and wished that “the enduring friendships continue to grow stronger.” “I join the people of Bhutan in extending warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji, the Government of India and the people of India on Republic Day. This joyous occasion celebrates India’s inspiring journey and reflects the close ties and shared values between our two countries,” he said in a post on Twitter.
In Beijing, Ambassador Pradeep Kumar Rawat hoisted the tricolor and read out excerpts from President Murmu’s address to the nation.
exciting mantras of Vande Mataram And Long live Mother India The Indian Embassy in Beijing posted on X, the ceremony erupted as everyone joined in to render the national anthem with a sense of pride and unity.
A thematic exhibition traced the history of Vande Mataram, highlighting its powerful role in uniting the nation during India’s freedom struggle. The program included many cultural programmes.
India’s Consul General in Shanghai Prateek Mathur hoisted the tricolor.
The event was marked with pomp and grandeur, and the ceremony was attended by over 400 friends of India from the local Indian diaspora, Chinese community and diplomatic and consular corps, including 20 Consuls General representing friends and partners of the European Union, said a post from the Consulate on X.
rubio’s message
In Washington, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a special message to India on the occasion of the country’s Republic Day. “On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I extend warm greetings to the people of India on your Republic Day,” Mr Rubio said in a message issued on Sunday.
“The United States and India share a historic bond. From our close cooperation on defense, energy, critical minerals and emerging technologies to our multilateral engagement through the Quad, the US-India relationship delivers real results for both our countries and the Indo-Pacific region,” Mr Rubio said, referring to the grouping of Australia, India, Japan and the US.
Mr Rubio said he looked forward to working closely with India to “advance our shared objectives in the year ahead”.
In Singapore, Indian High Commissioner Shilpak Ambule led the Indian expatriate community in celebrating Republic Day at the Chancery in Singapore.
Dr Ambule read the President’s address and congratulated the more than 1,200 members of the community who came with family members to the event on Monday morning despite the start of the working week.
Students from Indian schools presented cultural dances on traditional music while patriotic songs were played by the guests to full applause. Team members of the Sarang helicopter contingent, who are here for the Singapore Airshow next week, joined the celebrations with the Indian community at the Chancery.
In Japan, Ambassador-designate Naghma M Malik hoisted the flag.
“Embassy of India, Tokyo celebrated the 77th Republic Day of India. The celebrations 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 the reading of the address to the nation by the Hon’ble President of India,” the embassy said in a post on X.
Sri Lankan High Commissioner Santosh Jha hoisted the flag at India House in Colombo. Members of the Indian diaspora were also included with him.
“May the tricolor always fly high!” Indian High Commission posted on
Shri Jha also paid homage at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial honoring the brave Indian soldiers.
“On the occasion of #RepublicDay, High Commissioner @santzha and officials of @IndiainSL paid homage at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial, honoring the brave Indian soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the peace and territorial integrity of Sri Lanka,” the post said.
The ceremony echoed with national enthusiasm as the Sri Lankan Navy played beloved patriotic tunes.
“To mark 150 years of India’s national song, #VandeMataram, students of @iccr_colombo paid a lively tribute through captivating Kathak and Bharatnatyam performances, celebrating its timeless legacy through dance,” the post said.
Also, Sri Lankan opposition leader and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa extended greetings to India on the occasion of Republic Day celebrations.
Mr Premadasa praised the country’s “enduring” commitment to democracy.
“On India’s 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 grow stronger,” he said in a post on Twitter.
