New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Three US states, including Washington, Alaska and Nebraska on Sunday (local time) recognised 26 January as the Republic Day of India as the country celebrated the occasion with flag unfurling, parades and various other events.

Governors of the three states issued three separate proclamations, saying that they recognise the importance of the day as well as strengthening bilateral ties with India.

In its proclamation, Alaska recognised that India, the world's largest democracy, will celebrate its 77th Republic Day on 26 January.

"Alaska recognizes the importance of strengthening bilateral ties with India, a nation with which we share values of democracy, innovation, and economic growth; and the Indian community cont...