–during celebration of India’s 77th Republic Anniversary

THE High Commission of India, Georgetown, hosted a reception to mark the 77th Republic Day of India on January 26, 2026, at Pegasus Corporate Suites, with great fervour.
According to a press release from the High Commission of India, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, represented President Dr Irfaan Ali at the event.
Amongst other prominent dignitaries were Foreign Affairs Minister, Hugh Hilton Todd; CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett; various representatives from the Government of Guyana, members of the National Assembly of Guyana and the Diplomatic Corps.
Around 250 people attended the reception, including members of the Indian community and diaspora, members of the media, business community, and friends of India in Guyana.
The High Commissioner of India to Guyana, Dr. Amit Telang, in his address, highlighted the significance of Constitution of India and outlined the developmental journey over the last 77 years.
Attorney General Nandlall, in his remarks, commended the longstanding partnership between India and Guyana.
The event included cultural performances by Meena Bisht (Yoga Teacher), Dr. Ashish Kumar Mishra (Hindustani Vocal Music Teacher) and Abhishek Khichi (Kathak Teacher) from Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Guyana.
An exhibition on One District One Product (ODOP), showcasing Indian handicrafts from different states of India, along with displays on Yoga, AYUSH and Tourism were also appreciated by the audience.