Republic Day 2025: India celebrated the country’s 76th Republic Day on Sunday (January 26, 2025). Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived on the special occasion of Republic Day. At a banquet organized by President Draupadi Murmu on Saturday (January 25, 2025), Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said that his DNA is Indian. Whenever he listens to Indian music, he becomes happy and starts dancing.
During a banquet hosted by President Draupadi Murmu in honor of the Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto said, “A few weeks ago I got my genetic sequencing test and DNA test done and they told me that my DNA is Indian. Everyone knows that when I listen to Indian music, I start dancing.”
‘India and Indonesia have a long, ancient history’
During the banquet, the Indonesian President said, “India and Indonesia have a long, ancient history. There are civilizational ties between us. Even today a very important part of our language comes from Sanskrit. Many Indonesian names are actually Sanskrit names and the influence of ancient Indian civilization is very strong in our everyday lives. I think this is also part of our genetics.”
‘Come for a short time but learned a lot’
Danish President Prabowo Subianto further said, “I am proud to come to India. I want to tell you all that I am not a professional politician. I am not a good diplomat either. Whatever I am saying, I am saying it from the heart. I haven’t been here for long, but I’ve learned a lot in a short time. I Prime Minister Narendra Modi We have learned a lot from our leadership, programs and commitment to ending poverty. This is inspiring for us. We should follow good examples.”