Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi greet nation on Republic Day

NEW DELHI: Extending greetings to countrymen on the 67th Republic Day, Congress President Sonia Gandhi expressed the hope that democracy, equality and justice will prevail and perpetuate.

Sonia said she expresses her "solidarity with over a billion fellow Indians who live the idea of India in their heart and soul against all odds".

"Congress President Sonia Gandhi has extended her greetings on the occasion of Republic Day. Recalling the founding principles of our Republic, Gandhi hoped that sovereignty, democracy, equality and justice will always prevail and perpetuate," an AICC statement said.

Sonia Gandhi and BJP President Amit Shah were seen seated in the front row two seats apart at the Republic Day celebrations on the majestic Rajpath.

In his brief message, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said on twitter, "Greetings to everyone on Republic Day."