President Droupadi Murmu reflected on India’s democratic and development journey on the eve of India’s 77th Republic Day. Her emphasis was rightly on the self-reliance of the country in all fields and India’s role as a messenger of peace and stability in a world that is increasingly fractious. The President said India’s progress towards becoming the third largest global economy was well on track, and commended economic reforms such as the GST and the new Labour Codes. Republic Day celebrations are an annual occasion to revisit the ideals of the Constitution and to review its progress in principle and practice. Republic Day celebrates the ideals of the Constitution.

Source: The Hindu January 26, 2026 19:55 UTC