New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings to the country on the occasion of 71st Republic Day.

"Wishing everyone a happy #RepublicDay. Jai Hind," PM Modi tweeted.

On Republic Day eve, President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation and said, "along with Rights we also have the responsibility to always adhere to the central tenets of our democracy - justice, liberty, equality and fraternity."

President Kovind praised people who have made exemplary contributions to various fields including science and innovation, sports, empowerment of Divyang persons, women and child empowerment, providing food and nutrition to the needy et al.

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu greeted the nation on the eve of Re...