ADVERTISEMENT

69th Republic Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Greets Countrymen 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets citizens via tweet on the 69th Republic Day.

A view of the Rajpath just minutes before the Republic Day celebrations begin. (Source: PIB)
A view of the Rajpath just minutes before the Republic Day celebrations begin. (Source: PIB)

As the country geared up for the 69th Republic Day celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted citizens on the occasion today.

“Greetings on #RepublicDay. Jai Hind (sic),” Modi said in a tweet.

India will be showcasing its military prowess, culture and diversity in the presence of leaders of the 10 ASEAN nations who will attend the event at the Rajpath as chief guests.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with leaders of 10 ASEAN nations at New Delhi On Wednesday. (Source: Narendra Modi’s Twitter Handle)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with leaders of 10 ASEAN nations at New Delhi On Wednesday. (Source: Narendra Modi’s Twitter Handle)

There will be a march past by the Army personnel carrying the ASEAN flag at the Republic Day parade, where 23 tableaux, including those representing various states, ministries, the All India Radio (AIR) among others, will roll down the Rajpath.

The city has been wrapped in an unprecedented security blanket with thousands of security personnel keeping a hawk-eyed vigil to prevent any terror strike or untoward incident during the celebrations.