Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 26 (ANI): BSF DIG Chiter Pal marked the 76th Republic Day by unfurling the national flag, reaffirming the Border Security Force’s commitment to safeguarding the nation’s borders.
He assured citizens that the BSF is “fully alert on borders, performing duties with vigilance, and will not allow any untoward incident to happen.”
Speaking to ANI, BSF DIG Chiter Pal said “…I wish my countrymen a Happy Republic Day and on this occasion, I want to assure them that we are fully alert on the borders, we are performing our duties with vigilance and we will not allow any untoward incident to happen.”
As India is celebrating its 76th Republic Day on Sunday, people across the country are showing great enthusiasm, immersing themselves in the spirit of patriotism. Cultural songs fill the air, and individuals are adorned in colours of the flag, symbolizing unity and pride in the nation.
Earlier in the day, the Indian Army unfurled the national flag at the Uri sector in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on the 76th Republic Day.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday unfurled the national flag at his residence in Delhi on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day.
Singh also extended wishes to the citizens of India on this occasion.
“Greetings and warm wishes to the citizens of India on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day. This is an occasion to celebrate our democracy and cherish the ideas & values enshrined in our Constitution. Praying for the continued progress & prosperity of our country,” the defence minister said in a post on X.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day.
“Happy Republic Day. Today, we celebrate 75 glorious years of being a republic. We bow to all the great women and men who made our Constitution and ensured that our journey is rooted in democracy, dignity and unity. May this occasion strengthen our efforts towards preserving the ideals of our Constitution and working towards a stronger and prosperous India,” PM Modi posted on X.
Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag at Kartavya Path, followed by the national anthem with a thunderous 21-gun salute using 105-mm Light Field Guns, an indigenous weapon system.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto joined the celebration as the chief guest of this year.
This year, Republic Day highlights the 75 years since the enactment of the Constitution and emphasizes “Jan Bhagidari” (people’s participation). (ANI)
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