PM Narendra Modi greets nation on Republic Day

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Republic Day and paid tributes to the framers of the Constitution, especially B R Ambedkar.

The Prime Minister took to twitter to greet the nation.

"Republic Day greetings to all my fellow Indians... tributes to all great personalities who framed our Constitution.

Republic Day greetings to all my fellow Indians. सभी देशवासियों को गणतंत्र दिवस की शुभकामनाएं...जय हिन्द

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2016

"I salute Dr Ambedkar for his efforts as Chairman of (Constitution) Drafting Committee," he said in on twitter.

Francois Hollande, the President of France, is the Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade this year.