Donald Trump’s Message For India On 77th Republic Day

US President Donald Trump wished India as it celebrated its 77th Republic Day today, with a post on social media that had a black and white photo of him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of India as you celebrate your 77th Republic Day,” Trump said.

“The United States and India share a historic bond as the world’s oldest and largest democracies,” the US President, whose policy of imposing steep tariffs had drawn criticism from India, said in a post on X shared by the American embassy in India.

The US embassy posted Trump’s message at 2.14 pm after the Republic Day parade in Delhi’s Kartavya Path ended.

India had hosted as chief guests several top leaders of Europe. PM Modi said India was privileged to host European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

“Their presence underscores the growing strength of the India-European Union partnership and our commitment to shared values,” he said. “The visit will add momentum to the deepening engagement and cooperation between India and Europe across diverse sectors,” PM Modi said..(UPDATED ON 26TH JANUARY 2026)