Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday, during an 'at home' reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu in his honour, said that a recent genetic sequencing test revealed that he has "Indian DNA".

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's presence at the grand parade came 75 years after Indonesia's first president, Sukarno, attended India's first Republic Day celebrations in 1950 as the chief guest.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited India as the chief guest for the 76th Republic Day celebrations. He met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, admired the new Parliament building's architecture, and discussed India's parliamentary system.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reflected on his India visit and revealed his Indian roots. He also praised PM Modi's leadership and commitment to poverty alleviation.