India Republic Day

On 26th January is a national holiday of India to mark the approval of the Constitution of India and the transition of India from a British authority to a republic on January 26, 1950. It is one of the three national holidays in India. while India obtained its independence on August 15, 1947, it did not yet have a permanent constitution; instead, its laws were based on the modified colonial Government of India Act 1935, and the country was a Dominion, with George VI as head of state and Earl Mountbatten as Governor General. On August 29, 1947, the Drafting Committee was selected to draft a permanent constitution, with Dr. Ambedkar as the Chairman.

Republic Day India Parade

The multicolored parades and drills are organized where children from different school and organization takes part. The parade also includes the newest weapons of the Indian security forces instilling confidence in the people of the protection offered to them and inspires them with the patriotic feelings. The displays from all the states are meant to encourage the feeling of familiarity, brotherhood and unity among the people of this vast country. In true world Republic Day is the celebration of India's sovereignty and liberty.

India Republic Day Celebration

Republic Day is celebrated each year with a lot enthusiasm all over the country and to mark the importance of this occasion, a grand parade is held in the capital, New Delhi, from Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House), along the Rajpath, past India Gate and on to the historic Red Fort. The occasion begins with the Prime Minister of India laying a garland at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, commemorating all the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the motherland. After that, a 21 gun salute is presented, the President unfurls the National Flag and the National Anthem is played. This marks the beginning of the parade.