The United States and India share a historic bond as the world's oldest and largest democracies, US President Donald Trump said on Monday as he greeted India on its 77th Republic Day celebrations. "The United States and India share a historic bond as the world's oldest and largest democracies," he added. US ambassador to India Sergio Gor also greeted India after attending the Republic Day celebrations at the Kartavya Path. "Happy Republic Day, India! Honored to attend the Republic Day Parade for the first time, a celebration of India’s Constitution and democratic spirit.

Source: The Telegraph January 26, 2026 11:36 UTC