Republic of India January 26, 1950

After Independence, January 26th, 1950 is one ofThe president then addressed the crowd first in
the most important day in Indian history as it wasHindi, and then in English.
on this day the constitution of India came into"Today, for the first time in our long and
force and India became a truly sovereign statechequered history," he said, "we find the whole of
called as Republic Of India. The country finallythis vast land... brought together under the
realized the dream of Mahatma Gandhi and thejurisdiction of one constitution and one union which
numerous freedom fighters who, fought for andtakes over responsibility for the welfare of more
sacrificed their lives for the Independence of theirthan 320 million men and women who inhabit it."
country. So, the 26th of January was decreed aIndian Republic Day Today ..
national holiday and has been recognized andRepublic Day is India's great national festival. It is
celebrated as the Republic Day of India, evercelebrated every year on January 26, in New
since.Delhi with great pomp and pageant and in capitals
On this Day the Constitution of India came intoof the States, as well as at other headquarters
force, and India declared itself as a "Indianand important places with patriotic fervor.
Republic" on January 26, 1950. The ConstitutionThe most spectacular celebrations include the
had been prepared by the Constituent Assemblymarch past of the three armed Forces, massive
which was set up upon India gaining itsparades, folk dances by tribal folk from the
independence from the British in 1947. This, indifferent states in picturesque costumes marking
fact, was a deliberate act: the 26th of Januarythe cultural unity of India. Further, the streak of
was initially India's "Independence Day", one ofjet planes of Indian Air Force, leaving a trial of
Mahatma Gandhi's many symbolic acts duringcolored smoke, marks the end of the festival.
India's Freedom Struggle against the British colonialThe trees on both sides of the routes and the
rule, and the adoption of the Constitution on thislawns become alive with spectators.
date was felt able to strengthen its initial meaning,The President of India at New Delhi, on this most
one calling for Indians of all ages to declare theircolourful day, takes salute of the contingents of
freedom from the British Raj.Armed Forces.
On January 26, 1950The Republic Day celebrations have rightly
In the capital, Delhi, the day began with the 34thbecome world famous as one of the greatest
and last Governor-General of India, Chakravartishows on earth drawing thousands of eager
Rajagopalachari, reading out a proclamationsight-seers from all over the country and many
announcing the birth of the Republic of India. Theparts of the world. No other country can draw on
new President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, then took thesuch a wealth of tribal traditions and cultures, so
oath of office.many regional forms of dances and dress.
Dr Prasad was a key campaigner in the nationalistSummary: India Became Republic Of India On
movement of Mahatma Gandhi, along with India'sJanuary 26, 1950 and that day is celebrated as
interim Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.Indian Republic Day all over.