From the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on January 25 shared profound greetings for the 77th Republic Day, invoking the Constitution’s timeless ideals of justice, independence, equality, and solidarity that anchor the nation.
He offered deep respects to independence warriors, those who laid down lives, and Constitution drafters, prominently Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, whose foresight built democracy’s bedrock. Arlekar celebrated Kerala’s outstanding inputs in schooling, medical care, social upliftment, and human advancement, applauding its legacy of concord, embrace of all, and democratic zeal.
Exhorting all to recommit to civic duties, he implored society—youth in forefront—to unite for an opulent, embracing, progressed India by 2047. The message resounded with ‘Jai Hind! Jai Kerala! Vande Mataram!’
India’s Republic Day fervor peaks January 26 with an awe-inspiring parade at Kartavya Path, Delhi, led by President Droupadi Murmu. EU leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen as chief guests elevate the event.
The spectacle weaves 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’, growth stories, indigenous weaponry, force demonstrations, heritage showcases, and mass engagement. Schedule: 10:30 AM start; PM Modi’s tribute at War Memorial; parade inspection. Buggy procession for VIPs, tricolor hoist, 21-gun thunder, and National Anthem follow.
This grand observance reaffirms India’s democratic strength, inspiring collective pursuit of excellence and harmony.