Why we celebrate Republic Day? Answer to this question is still not known to every citizen of India. Therefore, those who don’t know, We celebrate Republic Day every year on 26 Jan because on this day in 1950, the constitution of India as known as Bhartiya Samvidhan (that’s the supreme law of India) came into effect. The Constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly on 26 Nov 1949 and then came into effect on 26 January 1950 with a democratic government system, making our national an independent republic country.
You can read more about Constitution of India on wikipedia 🙂
Republic Day parade happens every year in Delhi on Rajpath. It is very beautiful to watch as it shows our rich culture and heritage and also how strong and developed our nation is. I have grown up watching the republic day parade on Doordarshan channel live every year and might have hardly missed watching it any year.
In this post, I am sharing the facts about Republic day that you must know! So, go on and scroll down.
9 Facts About Republic Day That You Must Know
Today, I’m going to share 9 facts about our Republic Day that you must know! So, go ahead… read… and celebrate!
1) First Republic Day was celebrated on 26 Jan 1950, after 3 years of our Independence.
2) 26 Jan 1930 was earlier celebrated as Purna Swaraj Diwas. It’s the day when Indians decided to fight for complete freedom i.e. Purna Swaraj.
3) The first Republic Day Parade was held in 1955 in Rajpath.
4) Constitution of Indian is the longest in the world with having 448 articles.
5) It took 2 years and 11 months for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to draft the Indian Constitution.
6) It’s not just a day celebration, but Republic Day celebrations are a three-days long affair. …and majority of national awards like Kirti Chakra, Bharat Ratna and Padma Bhushan are awarded during the Republic Day celebrations.
7) The Indian motto ‘Satyamev Jayate’ was selected by Madan Mohan Malviya.
8) 21 gun Salutes are given when the President of India hoists the national flag on the Republic Day every year, in order to mark the honor.
9) Our national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was official adopted as the National Anthem of India on 24th Jan 1950. (…also, it takes 52 seconds to play or sing)
Ain’t these facts so interesting? Do share this article with your friends and family to educate them as well.
Happy Republic Day! Jai Hind
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