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India attained sovereignty on 26 January 1950. It was the day India became a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic as per the Constitution. The entire country is celebrating the 70th Republic Day this year.
The tinsel town too has joined the festive mood, with celebrities taking to social media to wish their fans, followers and friends on the proud occasion.
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Here are some of the posts by celebrities.
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I wish all my fellow Indians a very Happy Republic Day. It’s important that we take today, and every day to realize how lucky we are to live in this great country!🇮🇳#HappyRepublicDay
— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) January 26, 2019
#Bharat wishes every one a happy Republic Day… Jai Hind..@Bharat_TheFilm pic.twitter.com/Zr0bZojQKb
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) January 26, 2019
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We are progressing slowly.. but still miles to go..! Happy Republic Day everyone! Jai Hind 🇮🇳
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गणतंत्र दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं 🇮🇳 #HappyRepublicDay
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झंडा ऊँचा रहे हमारा। Happy Republic Day. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people. Let’s strive to keep our flag flying high and spread love & happiness wherever we are..
Team #BatlaHouse wishes everyone a very Happy Republic Day! 🇮🇳 #ProudToBeIndian #RepublicDay2019 pic.twitter.com/jWSTcIZCeU— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) January 26, 2019
Happy Republic Day 🇮🇳
— Kiara Advani (@Advani_Kiara) January 26, 2019
Lest we forget! #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/YUxNgdfc6X
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) January 26, 2019
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