Republic Day

1. In India, Republic Day honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950 replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India. The Constitution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 November 1949 but was adopted on 26 January 1950 with a democratic government system, completing the country transition toward becoming an independent republic.26 January was selected for .....

History

2. India achieved independence from British rule on 15 August 1947 following the Indian independence movement noted for largely peaceful nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience led by the Indian National Congress.The independence came through the Indian Independence Act 1947 (10 11 Geo 6 c.30), an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that partitioned British India into the two new independent Dominions of the British Commonwealth (later .....

Delhi Republic Day parade

3. To mark is held in the capital, New Delhi, from the Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan (the President residence), along the Rajpath, past India Gate.Prior to its commencement, the Prime Minister lays a floral wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, a memorial to unknown soldiers at the India Gate at one end of Rajpath, which is followed by two minutes silence in the memory of unknown soldiers.It is a solemn reminder of the sacrifice of the martyrs .....

Beating Retreat

4. The Beating Retreat ceremony officially denotes the end of Republic Day festivities.It is conducted on the evening of 29 January, the third day after the Republic Day.It is performed by the bands of the three wings of the military, the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.The venue is Raisina Hills and an adjacent square, Vijay Chowk, flanked by the North and South block of the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President Palace) towards the end of Raj .....

Chief guest

5. Since 1950, India has been hosting head of state or government of another country as the state guest of honour for Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.During 19501954, Republic Day celebrations were organized at different venues (like Irwin Stadium, Kingsway, Red Fort and Ramlila Grounds).It was only starting 1955 when the parade in its present form was organized at Rajpath.The guest country is chosen after a deliberation of strategic, economi .....

What Special on this Republic Day

6. As per the media, Women armed forces of India would take part for the first time in the Republic day Parade of this year, 2015.The order came from the top authorities as our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi keen to Women Empowerment and Nari Shakti. Women Empowerment and Nari Shakti would be the main theme of this year Parade.It is also confirmed that, US President, Barack Obama would be the chief guest on this year, 2015 Republic Day celebration of .....

Republic Day Celebration

7. As Independence Day in India is celebrated to enjoy the freedom of India from the British Rule, Republic Day in India is celebrated to commemorate the coming of its own constitution into force.Officially it is celebrated every year in the national capital of India (New Delhi) at the Rajpath in the presence of the President of India.Mini celebrations are also take place in the state capitals in the presence of the governor of the state by spreadin .....

How Republic Day is Celebrated

8. Events and celebrations are organized with great effort by the Government of India already to celebrate the Republic Day in the Capital.A huge and grand military parade is held in the New Delhi at Rajpath as well as the state capitals.Participants from the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy and traditional dance group takes part in the parades.Parade held in the New Delhi starts especially when prime minister of the India offer garland at the Amar Jawa .....

Importance of Celebrating Republic Day

9. Republic Day is the symbol of true spirit for the independent India where military parades, exhibiting military equipments, salute to the national flag by the Indian president and variety of events are take place at this day.Indian national flag has horizontally tricolour (upper saffron, middle white and bottom of dark green colour divided in the equal proportion) and a wheel (navy blue colour, having 24 spokes) in the centre representing the Sar .....

Republic Day Speech

10. Good morning to all.As we all know that we have gathered here on the very special occasion of our nation called Republic Day.I would like to narrate a Republic Day speech in front of you.First of all I would like to say thank to my class teacher as just because of her I got such a wonderful opportunity in my school to come on this stage and speak something about my beloved country on its great occasion of Republic day.India is a selfgoverning cou .....

Significance of Republic Day

11. 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. .....

Republic Day Date and Timing

12. 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. .....

Republic Day Celebrations 2015

13. 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 celeb .....

Repulic Day celebrations across the country

14. 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 R .....

Why do we celebrate Republic Day on January 26

15. 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 pas .....

Republic Day Cards

16. 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 .....

What do people do

17. 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 .....

Public life

18. 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, particular .....

Background

19. 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 .....

Symbols

20. 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 chakr .....

Republic Day Poems

21. Republic Day is one of the most important national festivals in India.It is celebrated with great splendor and grandeur to commemorate the enforcement of the Indian Constitution on 26th January, 1950.It was also on this day that our motherland was declared a total sovereign, democratic and republic state for the first time.Celebrations in the form of massive parades, playing patriotic songs, organizing cultural events and reciting poems take the .....

Republic Day SMS

22. One of the most significant national festivals of India, Republic Day is celebrated on 26th of January every year.This date commemorates the enforcement of the Constitution of India, which declared India as a Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state.The occasion is honored with great respect, zeal and enthusiasm.This specific day was primarily chosen to pay homage and honor to the declaration of the independence of India made in the year 1930.Whi .....

Republic Day Songs

23. Republic Day is one of the most significant occasions amongst the three national holidays in India.On 26th January 1950, India enforced its Constitution and achieved its pledge of becoming a totally sovereign, democratic and republic nation.The day is of great importance as the nation gained its true independence on this very day.The holiday is celebrated with immense joy, fervor, zeal and enthusiasm.Grand events and programs are organized depict .....

A salute to the Legends

24. January 30 is marked as Martyrs Day to honour and pay homage to those martyrs who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom, welfare and progress of our beloved country.It was on January 30, 1948 when Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated.And, since then every year the nation pays homage to the Mahatma and other martyrs on this day.The President, the Vice President (External website that opens in a new window), the Prime Minister (External website th .....