Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his Republic Day greetings on X, saying, "Best wishes on Republic Day. May this occasion add renewed energy and enthusiasm in our collective resolve to build a Viksit Bharat." The 77th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2026, will showcase India's development, rich culture, and military strength. Highlights include new military units and mock-ups of major weapons deployed in Operation Sindoor. The President of the European Council Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will attend as chief guests in New Delhi. Security has been stepped up along the India-Nepal border after the Sashastra Seema Bal received intelligence about possible actions by 'anti-national elements' on Republic Day. Commandant Ganga Singh Udawat from the 42nd Battalion said the alert was based on specific information. Additionally, the government will hold the annual 'Bharat Parv' festival from January 26 at Red Fort lawns, celebrating national culture and tourism. This six-day festival will be inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.