Do you know facts on Republic Day?

Republic Day, celebrated on January 26 every year, honours the date when the Constitution of India came into effect. The Constitution replaced the Government of India Act of 1935, declaring India a republic on January 26, 1950. India is celebrating its 72nd Republic Day today, but it isn’t like any other year.

What is special about this Republic Day?

Republic Day is a national holiday in India, when the country marks and celebrates the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26, January 1950, replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India and thus, turning the nation into a newly formed republic.

What does India Republic Day celebrate?

Republic Day is one of three Indian national holidays and it commemorates the enactment of the constitution of India, which occurred on January 26, 1950.

Why is 26th Jan celebrated as Republic Day?

72 Republic Day: 26 January was chosen as the day to announce India becoming a republic in the year 1930 and on the same day, the Indian National Congress denounced colonial rule and proclaimed Purna Swaraj, “complete freedom from the British”. This completed the country’s transition into becoming a sovereign republic.

How do you explain Republic Day to kindergarten?

Q: WHAT EXACTLY IS REPUBLIC DAY? A: On this day in the year of 1950, our country was declared a Republic. This means our country was no more under the rule of some other country. Since then, every year 26th Jan is celebrated to enjoy and remember the historic independence of India from the British rule.

Who hoists the flag on Republic Day?

the President of India
It is also significant to note that on Independence Day it is the Prime Minister that hoists the flag and on Republic Day, it is the President of India who does the unfurling.

What can we teach children on Republic Day?

Teaching children about Republic Day is a great way of instilling patriotism in them….Here is some fun trivia about Republic Day.

• Who Hoisted The Flag on The First Republic Day?
• When was The First Republic Day Celebrated?
• Which is The longest Constitution in The world?
• Where was The First Republic Day Parade Held?

What it means to be an Indian republic?

India is called a republic as the representatives are elected by the people of the country. The representatives elected by citizens have the power to take decisions on our behalf. India declared itself a Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state with the adoption of the Constitution on January 26, 1950.

Do you know these facts about Republic Day?

Republic day is a day of pride for all the Indian nationals. As we see the flag unfurl on January 26th every year, our hearts are filled with respect and pride about being an Indian. But I am pretty sure a lot of us Indians are not well-versed with certain facts about the day we celebrate as a National Holiday every year.

How to celebrate Republic Day in India?

The Republic Day celebrations end with a beating retreat ceremony is held on 29th of January at Vijay Chowk with the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy bands performing. All the bravery awards such as Param Veer Chakra, Maha Veer Chakra, Veer Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Ashoka Chakra are awarded to the deserving candidates.

Why do we celebrate India’s Independence Day on 26th January?

At first, January 26th, 1930 was celebrated as India’s Independence Day or Purna Swaraj Day. This is the day that India decided to fight for full independence. Indian Constitution came into effect (officially into a legal circulation) on 26 th of January in 1950, at 10:18 am after which India became a Republic country.

What are some interesting facts about the Republic Day Parade?

The first every Republic Day Parade happened in 1955 at Rajpath. A Christian song, Abide With Me, is played at the Republic Day Parade. It is believed to be one of Mahatma Gandhi’s favorite songs. A majority of national awards such as Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan and Kirti Chakra are awarded during the Republic Day ceremony.