Prime Minister hails Republic Day celebrations marked by enthusiasm and national pride

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that India celebrated Republic Day with great enthusiasm and pride.

He highlighted that the magnificent parade at Kartavya Path showcased the strength of India's democracy, the richness of its heritage and the unity that binds the nation together. Sharing glimpses from the celebrations, he said that Kartavya Path witnessed a powerful display of national pride during the Republic Day celebrations.

The Prime Minister said that India was privileged to host the President of the European Council, Mr António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ms Ursula von der Leyen, during the Republic Day celebrations. He noted that their presence underscored the growing strength of the India-European Union partnership and India's commitment to shared values. He added that the visit would add momentum to the deepening engagement and cooperation between India and Europe across diverse sectors.

The Prime Minister said that the Republic Day parade showcased India's formidable security apparatus, reflecting the nation's preparedness, technological capability and unwavering commitment to safeguarding its citizens.

Shri Modi said that the Republic Day parade offered a glimpse into the strengthening capabilities of India's security forces. He said that India's security forces are truly the pride of the nation, and shared glimpses highlighting their impressive presence during the parade.

He said that a vivid display of India's cultural mosaic unfolded at Kartavya Path during the Republic Day celebrations. Shri Modi noted that the parade celebrated India's cultural diversity through vibrant performances and tableaux, reflecting the rich and diverse heritage of the nation.

In a series of X posts, the Prime Minister said;

"India celebrated Republic Day with great enthusiasm and pride.

The magnificent parade at Kartavya Path showcased the strength of our democracy, the richness of our heritage and the unity that binds our nation together.

Here are some glimpses…"

India celebrated Republic Day with great enthusiasm and pride.

The magnificent parade at Kartavya Path showcased the strength of our democracy, the richness of our heritage and the unity that binds our nation together.

Here are some glimpses… pic.twitter.com/0wqbrR0Phx

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2026
"Kartavya Path witnessed a powerful display of national pride as the Republic Day celebrations took place today.

Here are some more glimpses…"

Kartavya Path witnessed a powerful display of national pride as the Republic Day celebrations took place today.

Here are some more glimpses… pic.twitter.com/Ujq9BUlHGA

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2026
"India is privileged to host European Council President António 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.

The visit will add momentum to the deepening engagement and cooperation between India and Europe across diverse sectors.

@antoniocostapm

@vonderleyen

@EUCouncil

@EU_Commission"

India is privileged to host European Council President António 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… pic.twitter.com/tdKuI6oKyp

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2026
"The Republic Day parade showcased India's formidable security apparatus, reflecting the nation's preparedness, technological capability and unwavering commitment to safeguarding its citizens."

The Republic Day parade showcased India's formidable security apparatus, reflecting the nation's preparedness, technological capability and unwavering commitment to safeguarding its citizens. pic.twitter.com/4ju3FGtt9R

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2026
"The Republic Day parade offered a glimpse into the strengthening capabilities of India's security forces. Our forces are truly our pride!

Here are some more glimpses."

The Republic Day parade offered a glimpse into the strengthening capabilities of India's security forces. Our forces are truly our pride!

Here are some more glimpses. pic.twitter.com/Xaupm8SjKP

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2026
"A vivid display of India's cultural mosaic unfolded at Kartavya Path earlier today. The Republic Day parade celebrated India's cultural diversity, with vibrant performances and tableaux."

A vivid display of India's cultural mosaic unfolded at Kartavya Path earlier today. The Republic Day parade celebrated India's cultural diversity, with vibrant performances and tableaux. pic.twitter.com/SmyTgiUJcp

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2026

At Kartavya Path, today's Republic Day celebrations unfolded as a spectacular display of India's military prowess, heritage and traditions. Here are a few glimpses... pic.twitter.com/6XdhEVDYru

- PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 26, 2026

Some more pictures from the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path... pic.twitter.com/zLw9v2rO0Y

- PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 26, 2026

The cultural programme and tableaux during the Republic Day parade showcased the best of India's diverse traditions and heritage. pic.twitter.com/J4GVk5zKVI

- PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 26, 2026

Here are the highlights from the Republic Day celebrations 2026. May we always keep strengthening Constitutional values and realise the dream of a Viksit Bharat. pic.twitter.com/Hm1t3JiYLo

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2026

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