Indian Embassy in Muscat celebrates 77th Republic Day

Indian Community in Oman Marks India’s 77th Republic Day

Muscat: The Embassy of India marked the 77th Republic Day of India with an official ceremony attended by members of the Indian community in the Sultanate of Oman. The occasion witnessed wide participation, with celebrations held at the Embassy in Muscat as well as at Indian schools across the Sultanate, drawing a large turnout.

At the Embassy of India in Muscat, the celebrations commenced with a Flag Unfurling Ceremony, attended by members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India. Mrs. Tavishi Behal Pandey, Chargé d’Affaires of India to the Sultanate of Oman, paid floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi before unfurling the national flag, followed by the rendition of the Indian National Anthem.

Mrs. Pandey then read excerpts from the Republic Day address of the President of India, highlighting the core constitutional values of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. The address also underscored key national achievements, including the growing participation of women in nation-building, progress in digital governance initiatives, the strengthening of national security, and the importance of preserving cultural heritage as a pillar of sustainable development.

The Embassy also celebrated a significant achievement of the Indian Navy, marking the completion of the maiden voyage of INSV Kaundinya from Porbandar to Muscat, with Commanders Y. Hemant Kumar and Vikas Sheoran in attendance.

The celebrations concluded with patriotic performances by students of Indian School Muscat, including a mass rendition of India’s National Song “Vande Mataram”, marking its 150th anniversary, adding a cultural and emotional highlight to the occasion.