"Matter of great pride": Tripura CM Manik Saha unfurls Tricolour on 76th Republic Day
Jan 26, 2025
Agartala (Tripura) [India], January 26 : Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha kicked off the 76th Republic Day celebrations on Sunday in Agartala by unfurling the national flag, calling it a "matter of great pride."
In his address, Saha highlighted the significance of the Constitution, which has guided the country's progress.
Speaking to ANI, the Tripura Chief Minister said, "This is a very historic day. Today is the 76th Republic Day, and it is a matter of great pride for us that the Constitution was written. On its basis, the country is moving forward."
Chief Minister also extended wishes of 76th Republic Day on X post. Taking to X, Saha wrote, "I extend my warmest greetings to all my countrymen on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day."
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also 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.
President Droupadi Murmu will lead the country's celebrations. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Around 10,000 Special Guests are invited to witness the parade, in line with the government's objective to increase 'Jan Bhagidari' in events of national importance. These Special Guests from different walks of life are the architects of 'Swarnim Bharat'. They include the best performers in various fields and those who have made the best use of the schemes of the government.
For the first time, a tri-services tableau will show the spirit of jointness and integration between the armed forces, having the theme of 'Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat.' The tableau will depict a Joint Operations Room facilitating networking and communication among the three Services.
The parade will start at 10:30 AM and will continue for about 90 minutes. The ceremony commences with the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the National War Memorial, where he will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath. The PM will come to the saluting dais at Kartavya Path to witness the parade.
