Republic Day (India)
Republic Day of India | |
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26 January | |
Next time | 26 January 2025 |
Frequency | Annual |
First time | 1950 |
Republic Day is a national holiday in India commemorating the adoption of the Constitution of India, and the country's transition to a republic which came into effect on 26 January 1950.
The constitution replaced the
Republic Day is commonly associated with
Background
India achieved independence from the
On 29 August 1947, a seven-member drafting committee was appointed to draft a permanent constitution, with
Customs and celebrations
On the eve of the Republic Day, the President addresses the nation.
Parade
The main Republic Day celebrations are held in New Delhi, at the
- Chief-guest
Every year, a head of state or government of another country is invited as the state guest of honor for the Republic day celebrations in New Delhi. The guest country is often chosen on the basis of strategic, economic and political interests. French President Emmanuel Macron was the chief guest at the celebrations that marked India's 75th[16] Republic Day.[17]
Beating retreat
The
Awards
On the eve of Republic Day, the President of India distributes various civilian
- Padma Vibhushan is awarded for "exceptional and distinguished service" and is the second highest civilian honor
- Padma Bhushan is awarded for "distinguished service of a high order" and is the third highest civilian honor
- Padma Shri is awarded for "distinguished service" and is the fourth highest civilian honor
The decoration comprises a certificate and a medallion and unlike national honors, the awards do not include cash allowances, benefits, or special concessions.[24] A commemorative brochure giving out brief details in respect of each award winner is also released on the day of the investiture ceremony.[25]
Gallery
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The Flag of India, unfurled by the President of India on the Republic day
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Buildings on Raisina Hill including Rashtrapati Bhavan, lit up during the Republic day in 2008
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Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team of Indian Air Force performing on the Republic day
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Border Security Force personnel on the Republic day
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National Security Guard marching in the 2017 Republic Day parade
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India Post stamp commemorating the Republic day
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Overview of the Republic Day parade
See also
References
- Her Majesty's Government. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ^ "Introduction to Constitution of India". Ministry of Law and Justice of India. 29 July 2008. Archived from the original on 22 October 2014. Retrieved 14 October 2008.
- ^ "Constituent Assembly Debates (Proceedings)". Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ Draft constitution, introduction (PDF) (Report). Government of India. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ Constitution of India (PDF) (Report). Government of India. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Republic Day, January 26: History, Significance & Celebration". The Times of India. 25 January 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- Britannica. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ Wangchuk, Rinchen Norbu (25 January 2021). "5 Pre-Republic Day Speeches by Presidents That Told Us How to Preserve the Republic". The Better India. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Flag unfurling on republic day". Hindustan Times. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Tamil Nadu governor Ravi unfurls tricolor on Republic day". Deccan Herald. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Rajpath to make way for Kartavya Path: How India is stepping away from its colonial past". Firstpost. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "Republic Day 2020: History, significance and interesting facts". Hindustan Times. 24 January 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ^ "Republic day 2024". Live Mint. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Republic day parade". Hindustan Times. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Republic Day 2024: Chief guests over the years". Zee Business. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "List of all Chief Guests on Indian Republic Day Parades (1950–2021)". Jagran Josh. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ "Republic Day Beating Retreat Ceremony 2017 at Vijay Chowk, New Delhi". DNA India. 29 January 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ "Curtain Raiser – Beating Retreat Ceremony 2011" (Press release). Government of India. 28 January 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Beating Retreat weaves soul-stirring musical evening". The Times of India. 29 January 2011. Archived from the original on 1 February 2011.
- ^ "Martial music rings down the curtain". The Times of India. 30 January 2011. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012.
- ^ "Republic Day Celebration 2021 - Awards Recipients - Know India: National Portal of India". Government of India. Archived from the original on 10 September 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
- ^ Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1219: Padma Awards (2015) (Report). Lok Sabha: Government of India. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ^ "Govt announces names of 118 Padma Shri awardees on Republic Day eve". India Today. 25 January 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
External links
- Media related to Republic Day (India) at Wikimedia Commons