11 interesting facts on Republic Day

68th Republic Day

Did you know ? that first Republic Day was celebrated on January 26, 1950, three years after getting independence? 

Read on to know such amazing facts about the Republic Day.

Republic Day is celebrated on January 26 every year, in India. The very mention of the Republic Day brings to our mind the famous R-Day parade and the tableaus that are showcased at the Rajpath in the national Capital, which showcases the military strength and cultural diversity of the country.

This year we will be celebrating the 68th Republic Day.

Listed below are some facts on the Republic day that you should know:

• The Republic Day got its name as India was declared a Republic on this day, in the year 1950 when the Constitution of India came into effect. It replaced the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India

• The Constitution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of India on November 26, 1949 but was adopted on January 26, 1950 with a democratic government system, completing the country's transition towards becoming an independent republic

• The first copy of the constitution was not printed, but handwritten and calligraphed in both Hindi and English
• It took 2 years and 11 months for Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar to draft the Indian Constitution

• January 26, 1930 was earlier celebrated as India's Independence Day or Purna Swaraj Day. It's the day India decided to fight for complete freedom

• The first Republic Day was celebrated on January 26, 1950, three years after getting independence

• It was only in the year 1955 that the first R-Day parade was held at Rajpath, which was earlier known as Kingsway. Between 1950 and 1954 the venues of the Republic Day parade were Irwin Stadium (now National Stadium), Kingsway, Red Fort and Ramlila grounds

• At the Republic Day Parade, a Christian hymn: Abide With Me, is played. It is believed to be one of Mahatma Gandhi's favorite songs

• During the ceremony the President awards Indian citizens for their unusual acts of bravery

• The celebration is a three-day affair; it ends on January 29 with the Beating Retreat ceremony held at Vijay Chowk

• It was on this day that the Indian Air Force came into existence. Before this it was known as the Royal Indian Air Force. Dropping the prefix was symbolic of Indian independence
  
  

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