India, Jan. 27 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin wished India on Republic Day and said the relationship between the two countries is based on special and privileged strategic partnership.

In his message sent to President Droupadi Murmu, Putin said: "The Constitution that came into force 75 years ago laid the foundation for building effective state institutions and a free democratic development of India. Since then, your country has achieved universally recognised successes in socioeconomic, scientific, technical and other fields and has gained well-deserved authority in the international arena."

"I am confident that we will use joint efforts to continue to consistently build up productive bilateral cooperation across all areas, as wel...