New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the people of the country on the occasion of the 72nd Republic Day.

''Wishing all the people of India a Happy #RepublicDay. Jai Hind!,'' the Prime Minister said in a tweet.

The Republic Day Parade ceremony will commence with the Prime Minister visiting the National War Memorial.

He will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath.

Thereafter, the Prime Minister and other dignitaries will head to the saluting dais at Rajpath to witness the parade.

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