Modi will be participating in the Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath in New Delhi. He led the nation in paying tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial, after which he will witness the Republic Day parade at Rajpath.
Civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the day celebrates the vibrant cultural diversity, defence preparedness and confidence of Aatmanirbhar Bharat . While Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh thanked all who fought for our freedom and shaped our country to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular and Democratic Republic , West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot urged citizens to forever strive to protect, preserve and follow all the ideals of the Constitution .