Republic Day is celebrated in India on January 26 to commemorate the day the Constitution of the nation came into effect.
Although India gained independence on August 15, 1947, the country did not have its own laws and they were drafted and finally adopted in the year 1950.
The main Republic Day celebration is held in the national capital, New Delhi. On this day, ceremonious parades take place at the Rajpath, which are performed as a tribute to India; its unity in diversity and rich cultural heritage.
National cricket captain Virat Kohli led the way as Team India took to Twitter to wish the nation on its 72nd Republic Day.
Here are the tweets: