The growing strength of the India-European Union partnership and the commitment to shared values underlined
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, 26 January 2026: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today said that India celebrated Republic Day with great enthusiasm and pride.
Republic Day parade reflected strengthening capabilities of India’s security forces
He highlighted that the magnificent parade at Kartavya Path showcased the strength of India’s democracy, the richness of its heritage and the unity that binds the nation together. Sharing glimpses from the celebrations, he said that Kartavya Path witnessed a powerful display of national pride during the Republic Day celebrations.
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the President of the European Council, Mr António Costa
The Prime Minister said that India was privileged to host the President of the European Council, Mr António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ms Ursula von der Leyen, during the Republic Day celebrations. He noted that their presence underscored the growing strength of the India–European Union partnership and India’s commitment to shared values. He added that the visit would add momentum to the deepening engagement and cooperation between India and Europe across diverse sectors.
The Prime Minister said that the Republic Day parade showcased India’s formidable security apparatus, reflecting the nation’s preparedness, technological capability and unwavering commitment to safeguarding its citizens.
Shri Modi said that the Republic Day parade offered a glimpse into the strengthening capabilities of India’s security forces. He said that India’s security forces are truly the pride of the nation, and shared glimpses highlighting their impressive presence during the parade.
He said that a vivid display of India’s cultural mosaic unfolded at Kartavya Path during the Republic Day celebrations. Shri Modi noted that the parade celebrated India’s cultural diversity through vibrant performances and tableaux, reflecting the rich and diverse heritage of the nation.
In a series of X posts, the Prime Minister said;
“India celebrated Republic Day with great enthusiasm and pride.
The magnificent parade at Kartavya Path showcased the strength of our democracy, the richness of our heritage and the unity that binds our nation together. Kartavya Path witnessed a powerful display of national pride as the Republic Day celebrations took place today.
“India is privileged to host European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during our Republic Day celebrations.
Their presence underscores the growing strength of the India-European Union partnership and our commitment to shared values.
The visit will add momentum to the deepening engagement and cooperation between India and Europe across diverse sectors.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that Republic Day is a powerful symbol of India’s freedom, Constitution and democratic values. He noted that the occasion inspires the nation with renewed energy and motivation to move forward together with a firm resolve towards nation-building.
The Subhashitam conveys that a nation that is dependent or under subjugation cannot progress. Therefore, only by adopting freedom and unity as our guiding principles can the progress of the nation be ensured.
On the occasion of Republic Day, 2026, the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, paid tributes at the Rashtriya Samar Smarak in New Delhi to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for the nation.
