New Delhi [India], January 26 : On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, Communist Party of India (CPI) general secretary D Raja on Monday alleged that the Republic of India was facing threats from "right-wing, communal-fascist forces".
He stated that these forces pose a threat to the Constitution and the idea of India as visualised by Babasaheb Ambedkar. He said that India was a source of pride for every citizen, noting that the Constitution-makers defined the country as a secular democratic republic.
"Republic of India is the pride of every Indian citizen because the Constitution makers defined very clearly that India is a secular democratic republic. Now, the Republic is facing certain threats from right-wing communal-fascist forces. They are posing a threat to the very Constitution, the idea of India visualised by Dr Ambedkar and the Constitution makers is under threat. So, it is for the citizens to stand up and fight for the defence of our republic," D Raja told ANI.
The CPI general secretary unfurled the national flag at party headquarters here today to mark the 77th Republic Day.
Meanwhile, Union Minister Jitendra Singh extended greetings to the nation on the 77th Republic Day. On this occasion, he unfurled the national flag at his residence and distributed sweets to the security personnel present there.
Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "Warm wishes to everyone on Republic Day. And coincidentally, this year's Republic Day is the first one after Operation Sindoor. 150 years of Vande Bharat have been completed, and there was also a very interesting and captivating presentation. The event concluded with a performance of Vande Mataram."
"As far as my region is concerned, the purple fields of lavender from Jammu and Kashmir were also showcased. The miniature paintings of Basohli were also displayed. There was also a performance of a traditional hill dance. So, the point is that it was an opportunity to showcase the different aspects of India's culture and its diversity, and at the same time, India's strength," he said.
India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day, as the nation comes together to mark the adoption of the Constitution and showcase its rich cultural and military heritage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid a wreath at the National War Memorial at the historical India Gate. Present alongside the PM were the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Chief of Defence Services General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal APS Singh and the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi.
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, also attended as the Chief Guests.
Further, police and paramilitary contingents marched along Kartavya Path as part of the ceremonial parade in the national capital, highlighting the role of central forces in internal security and border management.