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As India celebrates its 75th Republic Day today, star couple Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif took to social media to extend their heartfelt greetings to all.
The couple also unfurled the National Flag at their residence. In a picture posted on Katrina's Instagram handle, the couple can be seen looking at the Tricolor with pride. Katrina looked elegant in a white salwar suit. On the other hand, Vicky opted for a casual look on R-Day. He wore a blue shirt that he paired with a pair of blue denims. "Happy Republic Day," Katrina captioned the image. Several other celebrities also took to their respective social media handles to wish everyone a happy Republic Day. "Over the course of the last couple years, I have learnt how little is really known of the extent of the work undertaken by our Defence forces to keep our lands, skies and seas protected. Today India marks its 75th year of becoming a Republic - here's to our brave men and women at the borders who personify the Spirit of India! Jai Hind," Hrithik wrote on Instagram. Akshay Kumar posted a clip on X of himself and his 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' co-actor Tiger Shroff running holding India's National Flag as the song Vange Mataram plays in the background. He captioned the video, "New India, new confidence, new vision.. our time has come. Happy Republic Day. Jai Hind...Jai Bharat." Kareena Kapoor Khan also posted a video of the Tricolour with the song Lehra Do playing in the background. She captioned the post, "Happy Republic Day (Indian Flag emoji) Jai Hind." Actor NTR Jr posted on X, "Saluting our democracy and the glory of the Indian Constitution. Happy 75th Republic Day!", and Amitabh Bachchan wrote, "Gantantra Diwas ki shubhkamnayein." Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu commenced the celebrations of the 75th Republic Day on Friday by unfurling the national flag at Kartavya Path. President Murmu on her arrival at Kartavya Path was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Simultaneously, the National Anthem was played and the 21 Gun Salute was presented to the President. As per tradition, the National Flag was unfurled followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute given with indigenous gun system 105-mm Indian Field Guns.President Murmu and her French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, who is the chief guest at this year's Republic Day celebrations were escorted by the President's Bodyguard- 'Rashtrapati Ke Angrakshak'. The Gun Salute was presented by the Ceremonial Battery of 871 Field Regiment (SHINGO) ex HQ 36 Artillery Brigade. The Ceremonial Battery is commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Vikas Kumar, SM.21 Gun Salute is the highest military honour presented to the National Flag from the Kartavya path.(ANI)
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