The India Republic
Day honours the date on which the constitution of India
came into force on January 26, 1950, replacing the Government of India
Act (1935) as the governing document of India.
In
Kenya, the 67th
Republic Day was marked with a reception at the Nairobi residence of the Indian High Commissioner Suchitra
Durai on Tuesday morning.
The ceremony
included a performance by the Kenbharati music group followed the high commissioner reading a speech on
behalf of Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.
The main message in
the speech was the need to strengthen economical relationships
between Kenya and India, for the mutual benefit of all citizens.
In attendance were
deputy chief justice Kalpana Rawal and Eritrea ambassador
Beyene Russom.
