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Quick Facts : Republic Day
| Date: 26th January |
Type: National |
Also Called:
26th January |
| Celebrations:
Parades, Flag hosting, Cultural
programs |
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The Republic Day is a national holiday of
India, celebrated every year on 26th
January.
This day celebrates the anniversary of the
Constitution of India and the transition of
India from a British Dominion to a republic
on 26th January, 1950.
After getting freedom from the British rule
on 15th August 1947, India was headed by
King George VI till the constitution of
India came into force on 26th January 1950.
On this day India is declared as a
democratic republic nation. Dr. Rajendra
Prasad was elected as the first president of
India.
Republic Day is celebrated with a great
pride and enthusiasm throughout India. Every
year on this day a grand parade is held in
New Delhi. The parade starts from the
Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan
(President's Palace), along the Rajpath,
India Gate and on to the Red Fort. The
different regiments of the Army, the Air
Force and the Navy participate in the parade
with all their finery and official
decorations. The President of India, who is
the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed
Forces, takes the salute and addresses the
nation.
On this day Indians proudly fly their
tricolor Flag, sing patriotic songs like
“Vande Mataram”, “Jan Gan Man” and pay
tribute to all the freedom fighters who
sacrificed their lives in order to gain the
freedom for India. |
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