New Delhi, Jan 26 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to countrymen on the occasion of 71st Republic Day.

"Wishing everyone a happy #RepublicDay. Jai Hind," he tweeted.

The prime minister was joined by Union ministers in wishing people on the micro-blogging site.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, "Greetings to all Indians on 71st Republic Day".

HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said, "On the occasion of Republic Day, I congratulate students, parents and all related to the education sector."

"Wishing everyone a happy #RepublicDay," Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar tweeted.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tweeted, "Greetings and good wishes on the occasion of 71st Republic Day. #RepublicDay #Indian".

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)