New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday celebrated India's 76th Republic Day by unfurling the national flag at his Delhi residence. He proudly declared, "We are the world's largest democracy and the mother of democracy."

Gadkari emphasized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mission to make India self-reliant, aiming for a 5 trillion economy and becoming a global leader.

Speaking to ANI, Gadkari said "We are the world's largest democracy and the mother of democracy...PM Modi's mission is to make 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', to become a 5 trillion economy, to become a 'Vishwaguru'...We all should take a pledge to make the country the third largest economy in the world..."

Taking to social media X, tUnion MinisterGadkari wished ...