Several Indian diplomatic missions across the globe celebrated India’s 77th Republic Day with flag hoisting ceremonies, cultural performances, and the reading of President Droupadi Murmu’s message. In New Zealand, Indian High Commissioner Neeta Bhushan unfurled the tricolor and shared the President’s address. The event also included cultural programs and a dance drama on Operation Sindoor.
In Singapore, High Commissioner Shilpak Ambule marked the occasion by hoisting the flag at the Indian High Commission. Similarly, in Japan, India’s Ambassador Nagma Mallick unfurled the National Flag at the Embassy of India in Tokyo, followed by the National Anthem and the President’s address. The celebration in Timor Leste saw Indian Ambassador Madan Kumar Ghildiyal hoisting the flag and reading out President Murmu’s message, with a rendition of Vande Mataram.
In Papua New Guinea, the Indian High Commissioner Rajeev Kumar unfurled the flag at the Indian High Commission in Port Moresby, accompanied by the reading of the President’s address. Meanwhile, in Qatar, the Embassy of India in Doha and the Embassy Residence were illuminated in the tricolor, symbolizing the spirit of the nation.
Republic Day, observed on January 26 annually, commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950, signifying the country’s transformation into a democratic republic. The day emphasizes the core values of justice, equality, liberty, and fraternity enshrined in the Constitution.
