India’s 74th Republic Day celebrations

The High Commission of India, Colombo celebrated India’s 74th Republic Day in Colombo on Thursday. After paying tributes to the fallen heroes of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) at the IPKF memorial, High Commissioner Gopal Baglay unfurled India’s national flag at India House and inspected the Guard of Honour. The High Commissioner also read out excerpts of President of India's Republic Day address. The celebrations featured songs by the Sri Lanka Navy band and a cultural programme was organised by the High Commission’s cultural arm, Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre. Members of the Indian community attended the ceremony.

Among those who attended the India House ceremony were former Presidents Mahinda and Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunewardena and IMF Executive Director K. V. SubramanianPic by Indika Handuwala