Ahmedabad, Jan. 26 -- Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Friday extended heartfelt greetings to citizens on the occasion of Republic Day and said that January 26 symbolises India's self-respect, unity and strength as the world's largest democracy.

Speaking at the district-level Republic Day celebration held at the Ahmedabad Rural Police Headquarters in Makarba, Sanghavi said, "The adoption of the Constitution on January 26, 1950, under the visionary leadership of Dr BR Ambedkar, laid the foundation of equality, justice and democratic values in the country."

He recalled the immense contribution of Gujarat to nation-building, mentioning stalwarts such as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Morarji Desai, Gulzarilal Nanda and Kanhaiyala...