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Republic Day

In India, Republic Day honours the date on which the Constitution of India .
11. Significance of Republic Day
The Republic Day is celebrated as the day when India became a democratic republic.It was on 26 January 1950 that the Constitution of India was brought into force as the governing document of India that replaced the Government of India Act 1935.The day also has significance as the declaration of Indian independence (Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress on 26 January 1930.
12. Republic Day Date and Timing
The Republic Day 2015 will be celebrated on 26 January.This day will be observed as a national holiday.All the public offices and schools will remain closed to celebrate the spirit of patriotism on this day.
13. Republic Day Celebrations 2015
The entire nation comes alive with patriotic fervour on this day, but the principal celebration of the Republic Day takes place in the national capital, New Delhi from 9 a.m.and continues for about three hours.This historic occasion becomes a national festival with the involvement of people from all over the country.The day symbolises the unity of the nation as it brings together people from different castes, creed, religions and regions to celebrate the day with the pride of being an Indian.The celebration takes place at the Rajpath with great enthusiasm and pride, which can be experienced by any individual as the Republic Day Parade is a ticketed event.The tickets for the same can be bought a couple of weeks before the event.
14. Repulic Day celebrations across the country
Apart from the grand celebrations in the capital, the Republic Day is also celebrated in different parts of the country at different levels, such as in cities, district headquarters, panchayats, schools and offices.
  • In Mumbai, people attend Republic Day Parade at Shivaj Park or Marine Drive.
  • In Bangalore, people celebrate Republic Day at the Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground, which holds a parade and cultural fair.
  • In Kolkata, people enjoy the Republic Day parade held along the Red Road.
  • In Chennai, Republic Day celebrations take place at Marina Beach and Kamaraj Salai.
  • 15. Why do we celebrate Republic Day on January 26
    On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of India, drafted by Dr BR Ambedkar, came into force and replaced the Government of India Act, 1935, as the governing document of the country, completing the transition towards becoming a sovereign democratic republic.The constitution was passed on November 26, 1949.However, because the Indian National Congress had passed a resolution in 1930, fixing January 26 as the independence day, the assembly, after passing the constitution, decided to wait till January 26, 1950, to bring it (the constitution) into force.This is what some youngsters told dna...

  • Disha Turkar, FYBCom, Kelkar College, Mulund I only have a rough idea but I think our constitution was formed on this day.
  • Ketki Mehta, TYBMM, SIES College, Sion We accepted the constitution on January 26.
  • Aishwarya Narayanan, SYBArch, Rizvi College, Bandra I can
  • 16. Republic Day Cards
    Republic Day is celebrated on 26th January every year to commemorate the conversion of India as a sovereign, democratic and republic state and the enforcement of the Indian Constitution.This national holiday is celebrated with much solemnity and enthusiasm throughout the nation.Flag hoisting ceremonies, colorful parades, drills, cultural functions, patriotic speeches and songs form the main highlights of the day.Sending greeting cards is another activity that people commonly engage in to show their love and respect for the motherland.In case you are looking for some greeting card ideas for sending to your loved ones this Republic Day, this article is the right stop.
    17. What do people do
    Much effort is put towards organizing events and celebrations that occur on Republic Day in India.Large military parades are held in New Delhi and the state capitals.Representatives of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force and traditional dance troupes take part in the parades.A grand parade is held in New Delhi and the event starts with India prime minister laying a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, to remember soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their country.India president takes the military salute during the parade in New Delhi while state governors take the military salutes in state capitals.A foreign head of state is the president chief guest on Republic Day.

    Awards and medals of bravery are given to the people from the armed forces and also to civilians.Helicopters from the armed forces then fly past the parade area showering rose petals on the audience.School children also participate in the parade by dancing and singing patriotic songs.Armed Forces personnel also showcase motorcycle rides.The parade concludes with a fly past by the Indian Air Force, which involves fighter planes of flying past the dais, symbolically saluting the president.These leave trails of smoke in the colors of the Indian flag.There are many national and local cultural programs focusing on the history and culture of India.Children have a special place in these programs.Many children receive gifts of sweets or small toys.A prime minister rally also takes place around this time of the year, as well as the Lok Tarang National Folk Dance Festival, which occurs annually from January 2429.

    18. Public life
    Republic Day is a gazetted holiday in India on January 26 each year.National, state and local government offices, post offices and banks are closed on this date.Stores and other businesses and organizations may be closed or have reduced opening hours.Public transport is usually unaffected as many locals travel for celebrations.Republic Day parades cause significant disruption to traffic and there may be increased security on this date, particularly in areas such as New Delhi and state capitals.
    19. Background
    India became independent of the United Kingdom on August 15, 1947.India did not have a permanent constitution at this time.The drafting committee presented the constitution first draft to the national assembly on November 4, 1947.The national assembly signed the final English and Hindi language versions of the constitution on January 24, 1950.India constitution came into effect on Republic Day, January 26, 1950.This date was chosen as it was the anniversary of Purna Swaraj Day, which was held on January 26, 1930.The constitution gave India citizens the power to govern themselves by choosing their own government.Dr Rajendra Prasad took oath as India first president at the Durbar Hall in the Government House, followed by a residential drive along a route to the Irwin Stadium, where he unfurled India national flag.Ever since the historic day, January 26 is celebrated with festivities and patriotic fervor across India.
    20. Symbols
    Republic Day represents the true spirit of the independent India.Military parades, displays of military equipment and the national flag are important symbols on this date.India national flag is a horizontal tricolor of deep saffron (kesaria) at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion.The ratio of the flag width to its length is two to three.A navyblue wheel in the center of the white band represents the chakra.Its design is that of the wheel which appears on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka.Its diameter approximates to the white band width and it has 24 spokes.