Republic Day 2022: Why is January 26 Celebrated as Republic Day? History and Significance
Republic Day is celebrated on 26th January every year.
This day is celebrated with fervour and pride across India.
On this day, the Constitution of India came into effect.
It marks the day when India got truly independent and attained the historic Purna Swaraj.
We became a sovereign, secular, socialist, democratic republic country on 26 January 1950, almost three years post-independence.
History of Republic Day :
Republic Day is of great historical importance.
We got freedom from the British on 15 August 1947, but we were not having any form of government or constitution or political parties.
On 26th January 1950, India implemented the Constitution.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was elected as the President of Indian National Congress and Poorna Swaraj was declared on 26th January 1930.
However, we got independence on 15 August 1947.
After independence, a special constituent assembly was appointed for making the Constitution of India.
Dr B.R Ambedkar led the constitution drafting committee.
While creating India’s constitution, other countries’ constitutions have also been referred to, so as to create the best constitution.
After 166 days, the Constitution of India was finally made.
It was created in such a manner that all citizens of India could enjoy equal rights pertaining to their religions, culture, caste, sex and creed.
Why Republic Day is celebrated?
On 26th January 1950, the Constitution of India was adopted and implemented, and the day is referred to as Republic Day.
Moreover, it marks the end of the British rule and birth of India as a Republic State.
How is Republic Day Celebrated in India?
Republic Day is a national festival and is celebrated on 26th January of every year.
This day is declared as a national holiday.
People celebrate this day with a lot of zeal and happiness.
The President of India hoists the national flag on Rajpath in New Delhi.
It is followed by a 21 gun salute and the national anthem.
People from all over the country visit the Rajpath to view the grand celebration of Republic Day.
The first President who hoisted the flag ceremony was Dr Rajendra Prasad.
In school, colleges, government offices and private organisations, the celebration is enjoyed with full enthusiasm.
March past and parade takes place in schools along with the other functions.
Many schools distribute sweets to students.
Indians across the country celebrate the spirit of freedom and forget the differences between them, such as caste, religion, language and culture.
Significance of Aman Jawan Jyoti on Republic Day:
Preceding the beginning of the Parade, the Prime Minister lays a botanical wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, a remembrance to the fallen fighter at the India Gate towards one side of Rajpath, which is trailed by two minutes silence in the memory of fallen warriors.
The sacrifice of martyrs who lived for their country is remembered on this day.
From that point, the Prime Minister arrives at the central dais at Rajpath to join different dignitaries.
Subsequently, the president, along with the chief guests, duly escorted by the President’s bodyguard on horseback, arrives to join others at Rajpath.
The National Flag is unfurled by the president by the president, after which the National Anthem is played along with a 21-gun salute.
Bravery Awards :
Next, essential honors like the Ashok Chakra and Kirti Chakra are given away by the President before the regiments of Armed Forces begin their walk past.
The President presents awards of bravery to the members of the armed forces to their extraordinary mettle in the field and the civilians, who have farmed themselves by their distinctive demonstrations of courage in various circumstances.
Youngsters who get the National Bravery Award are observed riding on vividly or specially designed elephants or vehicles.
Parade, The Flypast, and The Daredevil Motorcade :
For the event, the best NCC cadets are being chosen from all over the country think of it as respect to taking part in this occasion, as do the school youngsters from different schools in the capital.
Each Presentation exerts the decent variety and wealth of the way of life of India, and the entire show provides a bubbly air to the occasion. Around 1200 school children present dances and other cultural activities as a feature of the parade.
Then comes the Motorcade, this thrilling event took the last entry in the parade wit thrill-seeker engine cycle riding show by bike units of the Armed Forces and civil security services along with a flypast by the Indian Air Force planes and helicopters conveying the national banner and the banners of the armed forces.
Different Celebrations in the Different States:
All the states of India additionally show specific Jhanki identifies with their way of life, customs, and advancement after freedom, demonstrating the presence of ‘Solidarity in Diversity in India.’
Society moves are displayed by individuals and also some moving, singing, and instruments employing exercises happens. Towards the finish of the occasion, a tri shading (saffron, white, and green) bloom showering with planes occurs in the sky, demonstrating the image of National Flag.
Conclusion :
Republic Day is one of the three national festivals of our country, and it is the day that reminds us of the importance of our Republic. It is a Gazetted Public Holiday in India, and people all over India celebrate the republic day with a great spirit of patriotism and joy.
Happy Republic Day Wishes "es:
On this special day, Let’s promise our motherland that We will do everything to enrich and preserve our heritage our ethos and our treasure. Happy Republic Day.
May the brave leaders of our glorious nation guide us to peace and prosperity so that we can hold our heads high and be proud of our country. We salute the work they did for this country on this day. Happy Republic Day!
Let us join hands to protect our nations from all the social evils that are plaguing it. Happy Republic Day!
Freedom has not come easy, it is because of the sacrifices of our freedom fighters, so never take it for granted. Happy Republic Day.
May you have joy to make you sweet, strife to make you strong, sadness to keep you human and hope to bring joy to our nation. Happy Republic Day!
A thousand salutes to this great nation of ours. May it become even more prosperous and great. Happy Republic Day!
- On Republic Day, we salute our country. Salute to the Republic Day!
- Let our country flourish and prosper always.Our nation should always do what is right! Let’s celebrate Republic Day!
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