26th of January is an important day in India. It is celebrated as the Republic Day of India. Here we present some interesting facts about Republic Day in India, which is a national festival and a National holiday. This post will focus more on the constitution of India and its significance for Republic Day. Students looking for more information specific to the celebrations and how the day is celebrated in India can refer to our essay on Republic Day.

Facts About Republic Day In India

Republic Day in India is celebrated on the 26th of January, every year. The day commemorates the enactment of the Constitution of India on the 26th of January, 1950. India became independent on 15th August 1947 and declared itself as a Republic on the 26th of January, 1950, under the new constitution of India. Here are some interesting and important facts about Republic Day in India as well as the Constitution of India.

16 Interesting Facts About Republic Day In India

Here are interesting facts about Republic Day India that are sure to be of interest to you. These are facts that all Indians need to be aware of. The new generation needs to know about how India gained independence and how the Republic came into existence.

1. India became independent on the 15th of August, 1947, however, the country was governed largely by the colonial Government of India Act of 1935, till the enactment of the Constitution of India on 26th January,1950
2. After independence, a constituent assembly elected by provincial assemblies drafted a constitution that would govern the newly independent nation.
3. The draft Constitution was deliberated upon and some modifications were made, the 308 members of the Assembly then signed two hand-written copies of the document (one each in Hindi and English) on 24 January 1950. Two days later which was on 26 January 1950
4. The Constitution of India was adopted by the constituent assembly of India on the 26th of November, 1949, and it came into effect on the 26th of January, 1950
5. 26th November is celebrated as Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Diwas, while 26th January is celebrated as Republic Day or Gantantra Divas
6. Dr Rajendra Prasad’s began his first term of office as President of the Indian Union on the 26th of January, 1950
7. Dr B.R. Ambedkar is the chief architect of the Constitution of India
8. India is a Union of States and is a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic with a parliamentary system of government
9. The Constitution provides for a Parliamentary form of government which is federal in structure with certain unitary features
10. The constitutional head of the Executive of the Union is the President
11. The real executive power is thus vested in the Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as its head
12. The Preamble to the Constitution of India presents the principles of the Constitution and indicates the sources of its authority
13. The Preamble to the Constitution of India, promises to its citizens, JUSTICE (social, economic, and political), LIBERTY (of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship). EQUALITY (of status and of opportunity); and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation
14. Republic Day is celebrated by Government offices, educational institutions, and other organizations across the length and breadth of the country
15. The main Republic Day celebrations happen in the Indian capital, Delhi, a Republic Day Parade is organized by the Ministry of Defence
16. Civilian and Military awards for outstanding efforts are conferred on the occasion of Republic Day

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