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Republic Day is an official holiday in India and it is celebrated on the 26th of January by all Indian states and union territories to commemorate the date on which the Indian constitution came into force. The day is celebrated with much fanfare and grandeur all over India. Why Do We Celebrate Republic Day? Every year on January 26, India celebrates Republic day with utmost pride and zeal. The day brings a unique emotion of patriotism to every Indian citizen as we commemorate how our constitution came into effect. Republic Day occupies significant importance in Indian history as India became truly independent and became a democratic republic nation. India got its independence in 1947 from British Rule. However, there was a lack of a substantial constitutional system and political experts who would run state affairs seamlessly. Hence, Dr. B R Ambedkar led a constitutional drafting committee post-Independence Day in August 1947. He ensured to jot down all the fundamental policies and present them to the Constituent Assembly in November 1947 to build a robust system. However, the entire process took approximately 165 days to complete. While the first session of the Indian Parliament was conducted on January 26, 1950, it was the same day India became a secular, sovereign, socialist, and democratic republic country. Republic Days mark the official end of British Rule and the commencement of India as a Republic State. Every Indian citizen begins Republic Day celebrations with th...

Republic Day is one of the most important national festivals in India. It is celebrated with great pomp and show every year. This year marks the 74th Republic Day of India. 26 January was chosen as the date because on this day in 1930, the Indian National Congress revealed Purna Swaraj, opposing the British Regime's Dominion status thus declaring India’s independence from colonial rule. India's constitution, adopted in 1950 replaced the British colonial Government of India Act (1935) as the country's governing text. It was on 26 January 1950 that the Preamble to the Constitution of India presenting the key principles of the Constitution came into effect. This completed the country's transition to a sovereign republic. The Constitution states fundamental rights that are to be enjoyed by all citizens of this country and it also establishes some fundamental duties for all citizens of the country to abide by. The Constituent Assembly was made to draft the Constitution of India and their first session was conducted on 9 December 1946. Initially, the assembly had 389 members that got reduced to 299 on 15 August 1947. The Drafting Committee was led by Dr. BR Ambedkar. The Drafting Committee had to prepare a Draft Constitution for India. The committee got rid of 2,400 amendments while debating and deliberating the constitution, out of nearly 7,600 amendments tabled. The last session of the Constituent Assembly was held on 26 November 1949, and that is when the Constitution was ado...

India marks its (Also Read | Happy Republic Day 2023: Best wishes, images, messages, patriotic quotes and greetings to mark India's 74th Republic Day ) Republic Day commemorates the adoption of the country's constitution in 1950. (Still Pixels) Republic Day History and Significance: Republic Day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India on January 26, 1950. While India gained independence from the British Raj in 1947, it wasn't until January 26, 1950, that the Republic Day Republic Day Celebrations: Republic Day celebrations are marked with much enthusiasm in the country. On this day, the President unfurls the national flag followed by spectacular military and cultural pageantry. Additionally, the President of India distributes Padma Awards to the deserving civilians of the country, and brave soldiers are awarded Paramvir Chakra, Ashok Chakra and Vir Chakra. Live webcast of the Republic Day Parade is also made accessible every year to millions of people.

HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY 2023: Today marks the 74th Republic Day of India. It was on this day that the erstwhile British colony adopted its own constitution prepared by the members of the Constituent Assembly. January 26, 1950 marked the establishment of India’s Constitution as it emerged from a brutal colonial past. However, it was on November 26, 1949 that the Indian constitution was first adopted. November 26 is celebrated as Constitution Day. ALSO READ: Republic Day: History The Constituent Assembly was the body meant to draft the Constitution of India. It held its first session on December 9, 1946, attended by 207 members, including nine women. Initially, the assembly had 389 members, however after independence and the partition of India, on August 15, 1947, the strength was reduced to 299. The assembly took over three years to draft the constitution, and they spent over 114 days considering the content of the draft alone. (Representational image: Shutterstock) The Drafting Committee led by Dr BR Ambedkar was one among the over 17 committees of the Constituent Assembly. The Drafting Committee’s task was to prepare a Draft Constitution for India. The committee got rid of about 2,400 amendments while debating and deliberating the constitution, out of nearly 7,600 amendments tabled. Happy Republic Day 2023: Best Wishes, Images, Messages, Greetings and Quotes to Share on January 26 ALSO READ: The last session of the Constituent Assembly ended on November 26, 1949, and that is w...

Republic Day history and significance After India gained independence from British rule, the Constituent Assembly of India was elected to establish the Constitution of India. The Constitution was passed on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950. The Drafting Committee that made the Constitution of India was headed by Dr BR Ambedkar and members included Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, N Gopalaswami, KM Munshi, Mohammad Saadulla, BL Mitter and DP Khaitan. The major Republic Day celebrations are held in the national capital, New Delhi, at the Kartavya Path before the President of India where a grand parade is held featuring a display of India's cultural and military heritage. The significance of the day is to commemorate the Indian Constitution as the supreme law of the country and to honour the country's military and cultural legacy. Republic Day is also celebrated in state capitals and other cities across India, with parades, patriotic songs, and cultural performances. Schools and colleges also hold special programs to commemorate this day. Republic Day celebrations are not just limited to India but it is also celebrated by the Indian diaspora. Indian embassies and consulates organise flag-hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs to mark the occasion. Republic Day 2023 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is the Chief Guest at the 2023 Republic Day parade. The government said that this year's parade will be a unique mix of the country’s military prowess ...

New Delhi: Republic Day marks the adoption of the constitution of India and the transition of the country to a republic on January 26, 1950. Every year, the celebrations marking the day feature spectacular military and cultural pageantry. In New Delhi, armed forces personnel march along the Rajpath, in an elaborate display of military might. The epic show on Rajpath eclipses everything else happening across the country on this auspicious day. History While our Independence Day celebrates freedom from British Rule, Republic Day commemorates the constitution coming into force. January 26 was the chosen date since it was on this day in 1929 that the Indian National Congress issued the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj), opposing the British Regime's Dominion status. On August 15, 1947, India achieved independence. A committee was created a few days later, on August 29, to draft a permanent constitution for independent India. Dr BR Ambedkar was made chairman of the committee. On November 4, 1947, the committee drafted the constitution and submitted it to the Constituent Assembly. The Assembly met in numerous sessions for nearly two years before finally adopting the Constitution. On January 24, 1950, the 308 members of the Assembly signed two handwritten versions of the agreement -- one in Hindi and one in English -- after much deliberation and a few changes. The constitution came into effect two days later, on January 26, 1950. Dr Rajendra Prasad began his first...