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republic day 2026
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Republic Day 2026 marks a significant diplomatic moment as India invites EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa as joint chief guests. This thread discusses the unprecedented protocol move and its implications for trade, security, and international alliances. The choice reflects India's strategic priorities in foreign policy, using the annual Republic Day pageantry as a tool for diplomatic signalling. The discussion covers the symbolism, historical context, and potential outcomes of this decision, offering insights into India-EU relations and global geopolitics.
India’s choice of a Republic Day Chief Guest is one of the most visible instruments of diplomatic signalling New Delhi deploys each year: the invitation, acceptance and the pageantry that follows are shorthand for priorities in trade, security, regional influence, and international...