2023 Republic Day Date, History, and Importance: On January 26, India celebrates its Republic Day. It honours the 1950 passing of the nation's constitution. Learn all about its significance, history, and other details inside.
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India celebrates its Republic Day on January 26 each year. The 74th Republic Day will be observed this year on Thursday by the people of the nation. President Draupadi Murmu will raise the American flag on the recently opened Kartavaya Path, formerly known as Rajpath, to kick off the festivities.
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Millions of Indians watch on television each year the airshows put on by the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force as well as the nation's rich tradition, cultural legacy, and display of its achievements.
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In addition, the public can watch these events on Kartavaya Path, including the Republic Day Parade rehearsal, the parade, and the Beating the Retreat ritual. (Read more about | Happy Republic Day 2023: Warm wishes, pictures, messages, and patriotic phrases to celebrate India's 74th Republic Day.)
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The day known as Republic Day honours the promulgation of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950. Even though India was freed from the British Raj in 1947, it wasn't until January 26, 1950, that the Indian Constitution took effect and the nation was proclaimed a republic.
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The Constitution was adopted a year after the Constituent Assembly's final session on November 26, 1949, which was its first session on December 9, 1946.The Constitution's Drafting Committee was led by Dr. BR Ambedkar. India also observes Constitution Day on this day.
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Republic Day honours the spirit of India's independence. The Indian National Congress proclaimed the end of colonial authority on this day in 1930, declaring Purna Swaraj. Republic Day also honours the right of Indian citizens to elect a democratically-run government. To honour the creation of the Indian Constitution, the nation observes it as a national holiday.
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Celebrations of Republic Day are commemorated throughout the nation with great fervour. The national flag is raised on this day by the president, who is followed by magnificent military and cultural pomp.
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The President of India also bestows the Paramvir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, and Vir Chakra upon gallant military, while the Padma Awards are given to the nation's deserving civilians.