2007-01-25 17:08:31 · 9 answers · asked by bones 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
About Republic Day
26th January 1950 is one of the most important days in Indian history as it was on this day the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly sovereign state. In this day India became a totally republican unit. The country finally realized the dream of Mahatma Gandhi and the numerous freedom fighters who, fought for and sacrificed their lives for the Independence of their country. So, the 26th of January was decreed a national holiday and has been recognized and celebrated as the Republic Day of India, ever since.
Today, the Republic Day is celebrated with much enthusiasm all over the country and especially in the capital, New Delhi where the celebrations start with the Presidential to the nation. The beginning of the occasion is always a solemn reminder of the sacrifice of the martyrs who died for the country in the freedom movement and the succeeding wars for the defense of sovereignty of their country. Then, the President comes forward to award the medals of bravery to the people from the armed forces for their exceptional courage in the field and also the civilians, who have distinguished themselves by their different acts of valour in different situations.
To mark the importance of this occasion, every year a grand parade is held in the capital, from the Rajghat, along the Vijaypath. The different regiments of the army, the Navy and the Air force march past in all their finery and official decorations even the horses of the cavalry are attractively caparisoned to suit the occasion. The crème of N.C.C cadets, selected from all over the country consider it an honour to participate in this event, as do the school children from various schools in the capital. They spend many days preparing for the event and no expense is spared to see that every detail is taken care of, from their practice for the drills, the essential props and their uniforms.
The parade is followed by a pageant of spectacular displays from the different states of the country. These moving exhibits depict scenes of activities of people in those states and the music and songs of that particular state accompany each display. Each display brings out the diversity and richness of the culture of India and the whole show lends a festive air to the occasion. The parade and the ensuing pageantry is telecast by the National Television and is watched by millions of viewers in every corner of the country.
The patriotic fervor of the people on this day brings the whole country together even in her essential diversity. Every part of the country is represented in occasion, which makes the Republic Day the most popular of all the national holidays of India.
Happy Republic Day !
2007-01-25 17:14:21 · answer #1 · answered by Praxis 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Following is the List of the countries which celebrate Republic Day. * Albania: January 11 (1946) * Armenia: May 28 (1918, see Democratic Republic of Armenia) * Azerbaijan: May 28 (1918, see Azerbaijan Democratic Republic) * Burkina Faso: December 11 (1958, Upper Volta became an autonomous republic in the French Community.) * East Germany: October 7 * Gambia: April 24 (1970) * Greece: July 24 (1974) * Ghana: July 1 (1960) * Guyana: February 23 (1970, also known as Mashramani) * Iceland: June 17 (1944) * India: January 26 (1950) * Iran: April 1 Islamic Republic Day * Iraq: July 14 * Kenya: around December 12 (1963, see Jamhuri Day.) * Lithuania: May 15 (1920, known as the Constituent Assembly Day) * Maldives: November 11 (1968) * Nepal: May 28 (2008) * Niger: December 18 (1958) * North Korea: September 9 (1948) * Pakistan: March 23 (1956) * Sierra Leone: April 27, (1961) * Sri Lanka: May 22, (1972) * Tunisia: July 25, (1957) * Turkey: October 29 (1923) * Trinidad and Tobago:September 24 (1976) You can add to Wikipedia if some are left.
2016-03-18 00:46:17 · answer #2 · answered by Kristin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Origin and History of Republic Day of India
India had to fight really hard to drive the British out of the country. We managed to drive them out on 15th August 1947. Even though we became independent, we did not have a constitution of our own.
A constitution has the basic rules and principles for running a nation. So, India had a government at the time of Independence, but it did not have a constitution.
Republic Day was first celebrated when India’s constitution came into existence- on 26th January, 1950. India became a republic on this day. Like in a democracy, in a republic too, the people elect representatives to run the government. However, this government can’t take away our rights, which are protected by the constitution. That’s the difference between a democracy and a republic.
During the period between 1947 and 1950, without the Constitution, India was headed by King George VI. But on the first Republic Day, Dr. Rajendra Prasad became our first President. It was also on this day in 1950, that the Declaration of Independence from the British rule was made.
2017-01-11 03:42:19 · answer #3 · answered by dnyanesh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
26th January 1950 is one of the most important days in Indian history as it was on this day the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly sovereign state. In this day India became a totally republican unit. The country finally realized the dream of Mahatma Gandhi and the numerous freedom fighters who, fought for and sacrificed their lives for the Independence of their country. So, the 26th of January was decreed a national holiday and has been recognized and celebrated as the Republic Day of India, ever since.
that is why we celebrate it OKKKKK!!!!!
2014-11-16 03:25:00 · answer #4 · answered by Harshita 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If u r a Hndustani so u should know
others 26 Jan is our republic day.
2007-01-25 17:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by BOND 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Great...i can't answer this question... But i try my level best.. Mali - Republic Day September 22 Austria - Founding of the Second Republic April 27
2016-04-08 23:47:48 · answer #6 · answered by Marilyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
26th January is an important day for india ason this day it is republic day. Our freedom fighters had fought nearly 150 years
against british. They have wasted there so much sweat for INDIA.
SO IF YOU ARE AN INDIAN YOU SHOULD CELEBRATE
REPUBLIC DAY PROUDLY WITHOUT ANY HESITATION.
HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY !
2007-01-25 18:10:30 · answer #7 · answered by ashish 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
today is republic day and why do we celebrate the republice day right republic day is great day of our indians life. and we do celebrate very enthusiasm and enjoy. and this day evey person feel freedom and this day goverment offices have holiday. new delhi people 's celebrate every year.and this day every person remind our freedom fighter. like mahatam gandhi , jawahar lal nehru, sarojani naidu.
2015-01-25 01:49:38 · answer #8 · answered by suman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make people happy on the day and be proud to be an indian.
2007-01-25 17:37:08 · answer #9 · answered by WILTON NORONHA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋