Twitter Joins Republic Day Celebrations With 'India Gate' Emoji
The "India Gate" emoji design holds a special significance as the Prime Minister visits the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate every year to pay tribute to the martyrs before the annual Republic Day parade begins.
)
03:26 PM IST
Twitter on Wednesday launched a special #RepublicDay emoji ahead of Republic Day celebrations in the country.
Available in nine languages, the emoji that represents "India Gate" will be live until Monday, January 29.
"Twitter is delighted to join the celebration with a customised emoji of the India Gate. This national symbol in the emoji serves as a reminder of unity as the country joins in the public conversation on this day," said Mahima Kaul, Head of Public Policy and Government, at Twitter India.
The "India Gate" emoji design holds a special significance as the Prime Minister visits the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate every year to pay tribute to the martyrs before the annual Republic Day parade begins.
"#RepublicDay Parade will showcase might of the Indian armed forces and indigenously developed defence equipment along with the country's cultural heritage," Defence Minister's official Twitter handle @DefenceMinIndia tweeted, using the new Twitter R-Day emoji.
Twitteratis across the world can use the #RepublicDay, #HappyRepublicDay and #RepublicDay2018 hashtags to use the new emoji while composing tweets.
Get Latest Business News, Stock Market Updates and Videos; Check your tax outgo through Income Tax Calculator and save money through our Personal Finance coverage. Check Business Breaking News Live on Zee Business Twitter and Facebook. Subscribe on YouTube.
RECOMMENDED STORIES
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
India blocks X accounts of Imran Khan, Bilawal Bhutto
Elon Musk's xAI acquires multiblogging platform X
Musk says X now top news app on App Store in India 
'A visionary business leader, a compassionate soul, an extraordinary human being': PM Modi remembers Ratan Tata 
