India, Jan. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today thanked the World Leaders for their greetings and wishes on the 77th Republic Day of India.

In response to a post on X by the Prime Minister of Bhutan, the Prime Minister said:

"Thank you Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and the people of Bhutan for the warm wishes on the 77th Republic Day of India. May the special bonds of friendship and unique ties between our nations continue to grow from strength to strength.

@tsheringtobgay"

Replying to a post by the President of France on X, the Prime Minister said:

"Thank you my dear friend, President Emmanuel Macron for your warm wishes on India's 77th Republic Day. I look forward to wel...