On behalf of the United States of America, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken congratulated the people of India on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day on January 26.
In his statement, Blinken regarded India as one of the most consequential partners of the US. He also talked about important milestones in the US-India Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership, including cooperation during India’s G20 Presidency at the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
“The Constitution of India continues to provide an enduring framework for the world’s largest democracy and a foundation for its global leadership,” Blinken said in the statement.
“In the year ahead, we look forward to further deepening the vibrant people-to-people ties between our countries and advancing our ambitious agenda for cooperation on our most vital priorities,” he concluded.
US envoy to India, Eric Garcetti, extended his wishes to the Indian community on the occasion. Celebrations took place at the US consulates across India with adults and kids participating in making India-themed rangoli among other activities.
“Congratulations India on your 75th Republic Day! As we celebrate this special day at our embassy, let's continue building a forward-looking partnership and a future of even closer ties, shared values, and mutual pride taking #USIndiaFWD,” Garcetti wrote in a post on X.
India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations saw the participation of 13,000 special guests from all walks of life, including the French President Emmanuel Macron. He arrived in India for the celebrations at the invitation of PM Modi. A French armed force contingent participated in the Republic Day parade as well as the flypast alongside India’s troops and aviators.
My dear friend @NarendraModi,
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) January 26, 2024
Indian people,
My warmest wishes on your Republic Day. Happy and proud to be with you.
Let’s celebrate! pic.twitter.com/e5kg1PEc0p
This year’s celebration was themed around ‘Nari Shakti’ (Women Power) and ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India). The parade this year had more than 100 female artists playing traditional Indian musical instruments like nagada, shankh, and naadswaram. An all-women tri-service contingent also marched down Kartavya Path, representing women's power.
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