Stating that the Tricolour represents the honour, dignity and pride of the nation, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Monday alleged that certain casteist and communal forces were attempting to disturb social harmony by politicising the green and saffron colours for narrow political gains. PICS BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The Bandra Collector&rsquo;s Office and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus were illuminated in the tricolour ahead of Republic Day 2026 in Mumbai. PICS/SATEJ SHINDE and ATUL KAMBLE

Indian security forces are gearing up for the Republic Day 2026 parade with extensive rehearsals underway across the national capital and other key locations. Personnel from the armed forces, paramilitary units, and police contingents are taking part in coordinated practice sessions to ensure precision, discipline and seamless execution of the ceremonial march. (PICS/ PTI)

PM Modi hailed the Constitution on Tuesday as a "guiding light" at a time of transformation for India, asserting that his government has strengthened constitutional values by taking a host of welfare measures to bring social and financial equality. Pics/PTI

A number of events in the past two years have challenged Indian democracy and highlighted the ways in which constitutional rights can be infringed upon. On the occasion of Republic Day, we look back on five major instances when fundamental rights were violated in the country

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IN PHOTOS: Tricolour illuminates Bandra Collector’s Office, CSMT in Mumbai

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