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India Republic Day

The 26^th of January, 1950 is one of the red letter days in the history of India. It was on this day that the constitution of India was formed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and his team. A proper system of governance emerged three years after India’s independence in 1947. To commemorate this, the Republic day of India is celebrated on the 26^th of January every year. The whole nation irrespective of religion, caste and creed unite to celebrate Republic day in patriotic fervor. This day is seen as a festival which reinforces secularism and national pride.

The whole country celebrates the Republic Day by hoisting flags and every nook and corner of the country. Only on the Republic Day and the Independence Day, a common man can use or touch the Indian flag. The Indian flag adorn every household, vehicles and shops all over the country. The Indian flag is hoisted in all the government offices, business centers and in all educational institutions.

The most important part of the Republic Day celebrations is the grand and splendid ‘Republic Day Parade’ held at New Delhi in front of the Janpath road near the India Gate. The President of India presides over as the Chief Dignitary of the grand function. Every year, India invites ‘Head of the State’s of foreign countries to preside over the parade as the ‘Chief Guest of Honor’. The Prime Minister and

Indian Republic Day

other Ministers of State also attend the parade. The day begins with the President of India hoisting the Indian flag at the Red Fort and addresses the nation. After the President’s address, the parade begins with the March from all the armed forces, the Indian Army, Navy and the Air force. The perfection of the officers’ march would stun the viewers. Also the cutting edge defense systems, artillery and missiles would be a part of the parade. On behalf of every state in India, a group of cultural performers would perform in the parade. After the grand parade is over everybody in this huge arena would rise and sing the National Anthem, ‘Jana Gana Mana’ in chorus. The President later distributes the most prestigious awards in India like the Param Vir Chakra, Khel Ratna, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri to the recipients.

Every State of India also celebrates the Republic Day in its own grand manner. In every state capital, a parade is arranged by the local police forces with cultural performances from school and college students. Later the Chief Minister of the respective states hoists the flag at the Secretariat. School students assemble in their schools to hoist the flag and sing the National Anthem. Most schools in India host their ‘Annual Sports Day’ on this day.

26th January

All the great leaders of India who struggled for freedom and tirelessly worked hard to build the largest democracy in the world are honored today. The patriotic feeling is so intense that every India sports the Indian Flag, pinned to their dress and citizens break all barriers of religion and class to unite together to strengthen the Nation’s future and pride. Indians greet each other with a ‘Jai Hind’ on this day which means ‘Victory to India’.