As you are aware, India's 74th Republic Day will be observed on January 26, 2023. For your information, the Indian Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, with DR. B.R. Ambedkar served as Chairman of the Drafting Committee. This day is noted as India's Constitution Day. To commemorate this event, the constitution went into effect on January 26, 1950, which is why this day is always celebrated as Republic Day and a National holiday. After obtaining our own Constitution, India became a free country, breaking all ties with British rule.
What is the Reason to Choose 26th January as Republic Day?
The main reason for choosing the 26th of January as Republic day was that on this day in the year 1929, the Indian Independence declaration was proclaimed which was known as Purna Swaraj by the Indian National Congress which opposed the dominating status that the British Regime offered.
What's the History?
As you already know, India got Independence on 15th August 1947 from the British Empire by following the Indian Independence movement. This freedom came out through the help of the Indian Independence act of 1947. This is an act of the parliament of the United Kingdom which divided British India into two independent dominions of the commonwealth of the nations. At that time India did not have their own permanent constitution that's why the laws were based on the modified colonial act. On the day 29th of August 1947, a resolution was moved for appointing a drafting committee to draft a permanent constitution with Dr B.R. Ambedkar as the Chairman. Time went by and on the 4th of November 1947, a draft constitution was prepared and submitted to the Constituent Assembly. On the date 24th of January, 1950 after going through some modification and deliberations the assembly that contains 308 members signed the two copies each in English and Hindi and two days later on the 26th of January 1950, it came into effect throughout the nation. The first office president of the Indian Union was Dr Rajendra Prasad. After that India celebrates the 26th of January as their Republic Day.
What is the Significance of the Republic Day?
This day marks the establishment of a democratic government in the country, as well as the adoption of a constitution that guarantees the fundamental rights and freedom of its citizens. India's constitution is considered one of the world's most comprehensive and progressive constitutions that lay the foundation of India's democratic republic.
This celebration is the result of the sacrifices of the freedom fighters. To make their soul at peace, citizens should unite and remember the ideals of democracy, freedom and equality that the constitution represents.
How is India's Republic Day Celebrated?
The main event of this National holiday is a massive parade held in New Delhi (the Capital) that includes various historical, cultural and military displays. The preceding of these events happen after the Honourable Prime Minister lays a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti and takes a moment of silence to honour the fallen soldiers.
While in other parts of the country, smaller parades, cultural programs, public celebrations, and private parties take place. On this day most businesses, schools and government offices are closed. Officially the festivities came to a close on January 29th with the beating retreat ceremony in New Delhi where bands from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force performed.
What's Special on this 74th Republic Day?
Since the beginning of the Indian Republic Day celebration, it's been a tradition to invite the head of state or government of another country as a chief guest.
For Republic Day 2023, India has invited Egypt President Abdel Fattah Al Sis, as chief guest. According to the Ministry of External Affairs The Arab Republic of Egypt's President, H.E. Mr Abdel Fattah Sisi, will be attending this 74th Indian Republic day celebration at the invitation of honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. It's for the first time ever that on our Republic Day we feature the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt as the chief guest.
India Republic Day 2023 Parada & How it's Going to Be?
This year too the Republic Day parade will have different tabloids that will be showcasing the distinct culture, tradition and essence of India along with a road and an air show by the Central Forces, Police, Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
Final Thoughts
It’s really proud to be known as Indian and celebrating the 74th Republic day takes that pride to a new level. There are various Indians around the world; who are stating principles for us to follow. Being an Indian is special as we come from a land of diversity that makes other people think how they are so peaceful with so much diversity on the basis of caste, creed and religion. But the one thing that others don’t know about us is that we put being an Indian first rather than being known as a Marathi, Rajasthani, Malayali, Bengali, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Hindu, etc. Give yourself new wings of possibilities this year by learning and growing. Power Mind Institute wishes you a very Happy Republic Day.
Jai Hind, Jai Bharat!
