Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to countrymen on the occasion of 71st Republic Day. “Wishing everyone a happy #RepublicDay. Jai Hind,” he tweeted.

The Prime Minister was joined by Union ministers in wishing people on the micro-blogging site. Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, “Greetings to all Indians on 71st Republic Day”. HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said, “On the occasion of Republic Day, I congratulate students, parents and all related to the education sector.”

“Wishing everyone a happy #RepublicDay,” Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar tweeted. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tweeted, “Greetings and good wishes on the occasion of 71st Republic Day. #RepublicDay #Indian”.