Happy Republic Day 2024: Top 50 Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Images and Greetings to share with your family and friends on Republic Day of India - Times of India (2024)

India declared itself a Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state with the adoption of the Constitution on January 26, 1950. Hence on this day every year the union government along with the citizens observe the

Republic Day

. The constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into effect, a few months later, on January 26, 1950.
January 26 is a national holiday in the country.

Every year Republic Day celebrations are marked with spectacular military and cultural pageantry. The main celebration of Republic Day is held in the national capital Delhi, at Kartavya Path. Armed personnel march along the Kartavya Path paying tribute to the motherland, the unity and integrity of fellow citizens and to the rich and diverse cultural heritage which represent the country in its entirety.

This year India will observe its 74th Republic Day.
On Republic Day, 21 gun salutes are given to the President of the country. 21 cannons are fired with a gap of 2.25 seconds. The gun salute covers the 52 seconds of the National Anthem in three successive rounds of 7 cannons each. This year, the 21 Gun Salute will be through indigenously made 105 mm Indian Field Guns (IFGs). The ammunition has also been produced indigenously.

On this Republic Day, pay respect to your country and spread the message of love, unity and brotherhood with these selected messages and wishes. On this day share stories and slogans of freedom fighters and remember those who sacrificed their lives to free the motherland from the British Raj.

Happy Republic Day 2024: Wishes, Messages and Quotes

More wishes and messages to share on Republic Day of India

Our nation is the greatest in the world, but let us strive to make it even better. Happy Republic Day!
Let us make a pledge to our motherland that we will do everything that we can to rid it of all the evils. Happy Republic Day!
Freedom has not come easy, it is because of the sacrifices of our freedom fighters, so never take it for granted. Happy Republic Day!
A thousand salutes to this great nation of ours. May it become even more prosperous and great. Happy Republic Day!
Have lots of fun and enjoy your freedom, but also spare a thought for the numerous sacrifices made by our freedom fighters. Happy Republic Day!
Republic Day of India: Quotes
“We are Indians, firstly and lastly.” – B. R. Ambedkar
“Let us together commence a journey of peace, harmony and progress in South Asia.” – Atal Behari Vajpayee
“Let new India arise out of peasants cottage, grasping the plough, out of huts, cobbler and sweeper.” – Swami Vivekananda
“Citizenship consists in the service of the country.” – Jawaharlal Nehru
“India has no dearth of brave young men and women and if they get the opportunity and help then we can compete with other nations in space exploration and one of them will fulfil her dreams.” – Atal Behari Vajpayee