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• • • Republic Day 2023 Know the History, Significance And Why is it Celebrated on 26th January in India Republic Day 2023 Know the History, Significance And Why is it Celebrated on 26th January in India Republic Day is enthusiastically and fervently observed across the country with activities such as parades, cultural programs, and rallies every year. Happy Republic Day Republic Day 2023: India celebrates its Republic Day on January 26 each year. The 74th Republic Day will be observed this year on Thursday when President Draupadi Murmu will raise the national flag on Kartavaya Path, to kick off the festivities. Every year, thousands and thousands of Indians attend airshows put on by the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force to take in the nation’s rich heritage, cultural legacy, and accomplishments. REPUBLIC DAY HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE India’s Constitution was adopted on January 26, 1950, and that day was recognized as Republic Day. Indian independence from the British Raj was achieved in 1947, although it wasn’t until January 26, 1950, that the Constitution of India came into force and the nation was declared a republic. WHY IS REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATED on 26th January ? Republic Day honours the spirit of India’s independence! The Indian National Congress hailed the end of colonial authority on this day in 1930, declaring Purna Swaraj. Republic Day also marks the right of Indian citizens to elect a democratically-run government. To glorify the creation of the Ind...

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 a...

New Delhi: Building on last year's celebrations, in the 75th year of Independence, celebrated as 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', the Republic Day celebration this year shall witness zeal, enthusiasm, patriotic fervour, and 'Jan Bhagidari', as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Droupadi Murmu will lead the Nation in celebrating Republic Day from Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26, 2023. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will be the Chief Guest at the parade. The week-long celebrations commenced on January 23, the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. To mark the occasion, a one-of-a-kind Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance Festival 'Aadi Shaurya - Parv Parakram ka' was organised in New Delhi on 23 and 24 January. The events will culminate on 30th January, which is observed as Martyrs' Day. The celebrations are marked by attractive performances from Vande Bharatam group of dancers from across the country, tales of bravery by Veer Gatha 2.0 participants, melodious performances by School Bands at the National War Memorial, the first-ever e-invitations, the largest-ever drone show and 3-D anamorphic projection. The Parade The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 10:30 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti, and the emergence of a 'New India'. The parade ceremony will commence with Prime Minister Narendra Mo...

The 74th Republic Day celebrations will take place on the revamped Central Vista avenue this year. The Central government has put 32,000 tickets on sale online for the masses, said defence ministry officials on 19 January. They said that all official invites for the ceremonial event will be sent online for the first time, according to the news agency PTI. This will be the first Republic Day celebrations hosted at the ceremonial boulevard after Rajpath was renamed to 'Kartavya Path' last year. The vintage artillery with Talking about the Atmanirbhar Bharat push in this year's Republic Day celebration, Major General Bhavnish Kumar told ANI, "In this year's Also Read: Republic Day Sale: Top offline sales to enjoy huge discounts, check here Another feature of this year's Republic Day is a team of "Daredevils" Motor Cycle Riders from the Corps of Signals co-led by a woman officer who will be part of the parade. For the first time, women will form part of BSF Camel Contingent. The aerial show will include nine Rafale aircraft and the Navy's IL-38, which according to a senior Indian Air Force (IAF) official, will be showcased for the first and perhaps for the last time. Navy's IL-38 has served the Indian Navy for around 42 years and is a maritime reconnaissance aircraft. "It will be showcased during the Republic Day celebrations here for the first time and perhaps the last time. It will be among the 50 aircraft that will take part in the event," the IAF official said. Also Read: ...

The ceremonial boulevard of the national capital, the newly-christened Kartavya Path that has witnessed the country free itself from the clutches of colonial rule played host to the 74th Republic Day on January 26, 2023. President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in celebrating Republic Day, and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was the chief guest at the ceremonial event. This is the first time an Egyptian head of state has been invited to the ceremony. The invite also marks 75 years of diplomatic ties between Cairo and New Delhi. A total of 23 tableaux — 17 from States and Union Territories and six from various Ministries and departments depicting India’s vibrant cultural heritage, and economic and social progress were a part of the parade on the Kartavya Path. Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force along with other security forces presented a spectacular show in front of the nation as they marched past the dais where the President along with other dignitaries took the salute. Here are the latest updates: New Delhi World leaders convey greetings on Republic Day World leaders conveyed Republic Day wishes to India on Thursday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanking them for their greetings and pledging to work together to further strengthen ties. Replying to the French president, PM Modi tweeted, “Grateful for your warm greetings my dear friend Emmanuel Macron on India’s Republic Day. I share your commitment to working together for the success of India’s G20 ...

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...

India celebrates its Republic Day on January 26 each year. The 74th Republic Day will be observed this year on Thursday by the people of the nation, which will a be a lot similar but a lot different too. This will be the first Republic Day for President Draupadi Murmu who will unfurl the tricolour on the recently inaugurated Kartavaya Path, to kick off the festivities. The history of Republic Day On January 26, 1950, the Indian Constitution was formally adopted, and that event is commemorated on Republic Day. India was freed from the British Raj in 1947, but it wasn't until January 26, 1950, that the Indian Constitution took effect, making India a sovereign state and establishing it as a republic. The Constituent Assembly convened for the first time on 9 December, 1946, and met for the final time on 26 November, 1949, which is also observed as Constitution Day. Republic Day also honours the right of Indian citizens to elect a democratically-run government. To honour the creation of the Indian Constitution, the nation observes it as a national holiday. Republic Day Celebrations Celebrations of Republic Day are marked throughout the nation with great fervour. The national flag is hoisted by the president, which is followed by magnificent military and cultural pageantry of tableaux from different states and government departments. The President of India also bestows the Paramvir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, and Vir Chakra upon gallant soldiers, and the Padma Awards are given to the ...

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 ...