Shanghai, Jan. 26 -- Consul General of India in Shanghai Pratik Mathur led the 77th Republic Day celebrations in the commercial capital of China on Monday with great pomp and splendour. The celebrations were attended by over 400 friends of India from the local Indian diaspora, Chinese community and the diplomatic and consular corps including 20 Consul Generals representing European Union friends and partners.

The details were shared by the Consulate General of India in Shanghai in a post on X.

It said that the function began with the unfurling of the National Flag and reading of President Murmu's address to the Nation by Consul General, which was received by thunderous applause and waves of Bharat Mata ki Jai and Vande Mataram chants re...