New Delhi [India], January 26 : On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday unfurled the National Flag at his residence, extended greetings, called the country "mother of democracy" and urged the citizens to contribute towards a self-reliant India.
Speaking to the media, Chouhan said, "Wishing all countrymen a Happy Republic Day. India is the world's largest democracy. India is the mother of democracy. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has embraced the principle of 'of the people, by the people, for the people,' a magnificent, glorious, prosperous, and developed India is being built. On this Republic Day, let us all resolve to contribute to building a developed and self-reliant India."
On the occasion of Republic Day, several state chief ministers also participated in the unfurling of the national Flag at their respective residences.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to the Tricolour after he unfurled the National Flag at his residence in Lucknow, and highlighted the "Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat" resolve and Constitutions's role in building the India we are witnessing today.
Speaking at the event, CM Yogi extended greetings, recalling the events of 1950 that led to the Constitution's formal adoption on January 26."On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, I extend heartiest greetings to all the people of the state. On this day in 1950, India's Constitution came into effect. In this journey of 76 years, our Constitution witnessed a lot of ups and downs. But despite all of these, in line with our resolve of Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat, from north to south and from east to west, taking forward every Indian's pride, India's unity and integrity, today we are all witnessing a new India. Our Constitution plays a major role towards this," he said.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also unfurled the National Flag on the occasion in Jaipur, paying tribute to those who contributed to the freedom movement and highlighting the significance of the Indian Constitution.
At the event, the CM greeted the people of Rajasthan and said, "I extend greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of RepublicDay. On this day in 1950, our Constitution came into effect. India's Constitution is the longest written Constitution in the world, and we are all bound by that Constitution. India is the largest democracy in the world. I pay tribute to all those who dedicated themselves to the freedom movement and brought the Constitution into effect."
Celebrations of the 77th Republic Day at the Kartvya Path are based on the theme of the 150th Anniversary of the national song, Vande Mataram, a timeless mantra that awakened the spirit of Swadeshi, self-reliance, and freedom in India's national consciousness.
This year, Kartavya Path, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhawan to the National War Memorial, has been elaborately decorated.