Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], January 26 : Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday extended his warm wishes to the people of Uttarakhand on Republic Day, paying tribute to the nation's freedom fighters, and brave soldiers.
Speaking with ANI, he reaffirmed the state's commitment to realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed and self-reliant India and emphasised the importance of dedication, hard work, and honesty in achieving this goal, calling on citizens to join hands in building a stronger India.
"On the occasion of Republic Day, I extend my best wishes to all the people of Uttarakhand. I pay my heartfelt tribute to the martyrs of our country, the freedom fighters, and our brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation. On this occasion, we also resolve that, under the leadership of our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the vision for a developed and self-reliant India has been set, and we will all contribute to fulfilling it. We will work with dedication, hard work, and honesty to contribute to the realisation of a developed India...," said Dhami.
Dhami also took to X to extend his warm wishes to the people of the state on the 77th Republic Day. He highlighted the significance of the day, symbolising national pride, self-respect, and constitutional values.
"Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on the 77th Republic Day. This day is a symbol of our nation's pride, self-respect, and constitutional values. This day reminds us of the indomitable courage, sacrifice, and martyrdom of those immortal valiant freedom fighters, as a result of whose struggles it became possible to establish a strong, democratic republic. Let us all contribute to strengthening the country's unity, integrity, and self-reliance, and keep propelling India forward on the path of progress. Jai Hind! #RepublicDayIndia," he posted.

Republic Day, observed annually on January 26, marks the day India adopted its Constitution in 1950, officially becoming a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic. The day holds immense historical significance as it represents the culmination of India's long struggle for independence and the establishment of constitutional governance based on justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
Celebrations of the 77th Republic Day at the Kartvya Path will be 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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the national song (November 7, 2025) as a year-long commemoration.