"Proud to be Indian," says SRK as he celebrates 77th Republic Day
Mumbai, January 26
On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan took to Instagram and shared his heartfelt greetings, calling India a land of "unity in diversity."
"Proud to be Indian, our country teaches us there is strength and unity in diversity. Happy Republic Day to all of us. Jai Hind and love to all...," Shah Rukh wrote while extending happy wishes to fellow Indians," SRK posted.
Earlier in the day, actor Akshay Kumar also conveyed his Republic Day wishes to citizens of India.
"Akshay Kumar took to X, formerly Twitter, and wrote in Hindi, "Say with pride, we are Indians! Happy Republic Day. Jai Hind! Jai Bharat," he wrote on X. Kamal Haasan wrote, "The Indian Republic was born when our forefathers chose to throw off the imperial yoke and govern themselves through the Constitution. Its strength lies in respecting diversity, federalism, and the democratic spirit. As long as the Constitution lives in our conduct, the Republic remains strong. Happy #RepublicDay to all my fellow Indians."
Republic Day marks a defining milestone in India's national journey. It marks the day the Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950, formally establishing the country as a Sovereign Democratic Republic.
While independence on August 15, 1947, ended colonial rule, it was the adoption of the Constitution that completed India's transition to self-governance based on law, institutional accountability, and the will of the Indians.
President Droupadi Murmu presided over the grand celebrations on Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, attended as the Chief Guests on this momentous occasion.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's heartwarming to see such messages. As someone who has lived in India for 5 years, the pride people feel on Republic Day is genuinely infectious and beautiful to witness.
While I appreciate the sentiment, I wish our celebrities would also use their platform on days like today to talk about the real challenges in upholding our constitutional values. The parade is grand, but let's not forget the work needed to ensure justice, liberty, and equality for every citizen.
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 Watching the parade with my kids and explaining the significance of the Constitution. Kamal Haasan's words hit the nail on the head - the Republic's strength is in our conduct. Let's all strive to be better citizens.
Good to see Antonio Costa there as Chief Guest. Shows India's growing global stature. Proud moment for every Indian. Happy Republic Day!
My social media feed is full of tricolor and patriotic songs today! Feeling very emotional. Our forefathers gave us this great gift of democracy and a constitution that respects all. We must protect it. 🙏
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