Independence Day and Republic Day are two national holidays in India, both of which are celebrated to mark important events in the history of the country.
Independence Day is celebrated on August 15th every year to commemorate India’s independence from British rule on that day in 1947. On this day, India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, raised the national flag at the Red Fort in Delhi and delivered his famous “Tryst with Destiny” speech. The day is celebrated with patriotic fervor across the country, with flag hoisting ceremonies, parades, and cultural programs.
Republic Day, on the other hand, is celebrated on January 26th every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India and the establishment of India as a republic. On this day in 1950, the Constitution of India came into effect, replacing the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document of India. The main celebration is held in the national capital, New Delhi, at the Rajpath before the President of India, where a grand parade is held featuring a display of India’s cultural and military heritage.
In short, Independence Day marks the political freedom of India from British rule while Republic Day marks the adoption of the Constitution of India and the establishment of India as a republic.
