Republic Day is observed in India on 26th January of every year. It is a day that fills our heart with pride for our country as it was on this day that we became free from an imposed governance and adopted our own constitution.
Republic Day is popularly known for a national parade which moves from Rashtrapati Bhavan to the Red Fort in the capital of India, Delhi. Before the beginning of the parade, the country's leaders, President, Prime Minister and the commanders of the Indian Armed Forces salute the brave martyrs who gave up their lives to defend the nations honour. Another head of state is invited as the chief guest on this occasion.
The President of India who is also the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces takes the salute of the Republic Day parade. This parade showcases the military strength of our country through floats (depicting the technological advances in weaponry) and marching columns of the different regiments of the Army, Navy, Air Force and other central armed forces. This parade also displays the cultural richness of our country through colourful floats and performers who dance and sing throughout the parade. Bravery awards are given before the parade to the heroes of the armed forces (for their exemplary service) and chosen young children for their bravery in everyday situations. The parade concludes with a flypast of the Indian Air Force jets showering flowers over the dias where all dignitaries are seated.
The Republic Day parade is followed by millions of viewers across the country. Republic day parades are also held in the various other administrative regions of of our country. Also, Indians across the country sport miniature national flags and badges and greet each other with sweets while wishing each other 'Happy Republic Day'.
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26th January - Republic Day of India
We all feel proud to be Indians. This identity is reflected in the various 'days' of national significance that we observe. These are Independence Day (15th August), Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October) and Republic Day (26th January). Republic day is celebrated every year in remembrance of the adoption of the Indian constitution and the subsequent acceptance of India as a republic.
India became independent from the British rule on 15th August, 1947. The draft committee under the supervision of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was appointed (right after independence) in August 1947 to finalise the Indian constitution. The draft constitution that was submitted to the Indian assembly in November 1947 was discussed over and modified for the next 166 days, spread over a period of 2 years, 11 months and 18 days, in open public sessions. The hand written document in two languages (both Hindi and English) was then signed by all 308 assembly members on 24th January, 1950.
The significance of the date chosen as the Republic day of India was due to some other reasons altogether. It was on this day in the year 1927 that members of the Indian National Congress had pledged their votes for complete independence from the British dominion. This date was thus chosen to respect the wishes of the freedom fighters who had initially wanted this day to be the Indian Independence Day. It was thus that the Indian constitution came into effect from 26th January, 1950 and it was on this date that India became a self governed nation with elected representatives of its people. We, as Indians celebrate this historic event on the 26th of January every year.
India became independent from the British rule on 15th August, 1947. The draft committee under the supervision of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was appointed (right after independence) in August 1947 to finalise the Indian constitution. The draft constitution that was submitted to the Indian assembly in November 1947 was discussed over and modified for the next 166 days, spread over a period of 2 years, 11 months and 18 days, in open public sessions. The hand written document in two languages (both Hindi and English) was then signed by all 308 assembly members on 24th January, 1950.
The significance of the date chosen as the Republic day of India was due to some other reasons altogether. It was on this day in the year 1927 that members of the Indian National Congress had pledged their votes for complete independence from the British dominion. This date was thus chosen to respect the wishes of the freedom fighters who had initially wanted this day to be the Indian Independence Day. It was thus that the Indian constitution came into effect from 26th January, 1950 and it was on this date that India became a self governed nation with elected representatives of its people. We, as Indians celebrate this historic event on the 26th of January every year.
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