Republic Day is a national holiday in India, observed on January 26th every year. It commemorates the day in 1950 when the Constitution of India came into effect, making India a republic and replacing the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document of India. This event marked the transition of India from a British colony to an independent republic.
The main Republic Day celebration is held in the national capital, New Delhi, at the Rajpath before the President of India. On this day, a grand parade is held which is attended by dignitaries from all over the world, along with the general public. The parade starts from the Rashtrapati Bhavan and proceeds towards the India Gate. It features a display of India’s cultural and military heritage, with floats representing different states and cultural groups of India.
This day is also marked by the hoisting of the national flag, 21-gun salutes, and the singing of the national anthem. It is a day to celebrate the unity, diversity, and democracy of India, and to honour the sacrifices made by those who fought for the country’s freedom.
