This year India celebrated is 68th Republic Day, which was attended by a large number of national and international government as well as non-government officials. On this day one can see live telecast of Republic Day parade that is held on Rajpath in New Delhi, capital of our country. The parade constitutes students from almost all states of India, showcasing their culture and rich heritage that completes our country.
Although 26th January is celebrated with great pomp and show as our country’s Republic Day, however, do we all know the reason behind choosing this specific date! Let us understand a few reasons behind actually choosing 26th January as our Republic Day:
- 26th January 1950 is the day when the Constitution of India came into effect, replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India.
- Although the constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949 however it came into effect on 26th January 1950. This completed the transition of our country into an independent republic country.
- The main reason behind choosing 26th January is because it was on this day in the year 1930 when the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was decreed by the Indian National Congress as opposed to the Dominion status adopted by the British regime.
- An interesting fact to be remembered on Republic Day is that the flag is already present up and is simply unfurled on this day, marking the fact that it is already hoisted on Independence Day i.e. 15th August.
Celebrations are held across educational institutions as well as prominent societies with full enthusiasm and fervour. Saffron, White and Green Flower n Plants decorations are prominently displayed in every flower shop as well as many other places to mark the importance of this day. We can also decorate our homes with tricolour flowers that can be bought online in different bouquets. People are seen decorating shops and hypermarkets with tricolour balloons decorations as well flowers on this day. Unity in Diversity represents the essence of our country.
