India marks its 74th Republic Day on Thursday, January 26, 2023 commemorating the adoption of the country’s constitution in 1950.
The citizens of India observe this day as the 74th Republic Day. The celebrations will begin with President Draupadi Murmu unfurling the national flag on the recently unveiled Kartavaya Path, formerly known as Rajpath.
Each year, millions of Indians witness the rich tradition, cultural heritage, spectacle of the nation’s progress and achievements, and airshows by the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force on television. Apart from this, the public can experience these events, including the Republic Day Parade rehearsal, the parade, and the Beating the Retreat ceremony, on Kartavaya PatRepublic Day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India on January 26, 1950.
While India gained independence from the British Raj in 1947, it wasn’t until January 26, 1950, that the Constitution of India came into effect, and the country became a sovereign state, declaring it a republic. The Constituent Assembly held its first session on December 9, 1946, and the last on November 26, 1949, and then the Constitution was adopted a year later. Dr. BR Ambedkar headed the Drafting Committee of the Constitution. On this day, India also marks Constitution Day.
Republic Day celebrates the spirit of independent India. On this day, in 1930, the Indian National Congress proclaimed Purna Swaraj from colonial rule. Republic Day also commemorates Indian citizens’ power to choose their government democratically. The country marks it as a national holiday to commemorate the establishment of the Indian Constitution.
The preamble to the constitution of India is very important because it signifies equal rights and dignity to all the people of India equally.
Here is what is says, and this is an important reminder to the people of India every Republic Day, the day the constitution was adopted:
WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN, SOCIALIST, SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all 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;
IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.
Here are some wishes across the country in the spirit of celebration, with places across the country brightly lit up.
Government buildings in Puducherry illuminated on the eve of #RepublicDay2023 pic.twitter.com/GzPX6veDzE
— ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2023
Delhi | Red Fort and the area around illuminated on the eve of #RepublicDay2023 pic.twitter.com/luJwwKn1NZ
— ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2023
Wishing everyone a very Happy 74th Republic Day, the day we became a sovereign, democratic nation. Let us all follow the ideals set by our forefathers and make India a peaceful and advanced nation. #RepublicDay2023 pic.twitter.com/xE0XRqOWee
— Rajkumar Imo Singh (@imosingh) January 26, 2023
Happy #RepublicDay to all our fellow citizens. May we always live by the beautiful words enshrined in the preamble of our holiest book- our Constitution! May we always uphold the Basic Structure of our Constitution!#26january Jai Hind Jai Bharat!#गणतंत्र_दिवस #RepublicDay2023 pic.twitter.com/3FcSbIl2pw
— Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳 (@tehseenp) January 26, 2023
On January 26, 1950, our Indian constitution come into force. Salute to the Brave Freedom Fighters & Soldiers who sacrifice their life’s for Motherland. Let us not forget the rich heritage of our country and feel proud to be a part of this nation. Happy Republic Day 2023! 🇮🇳🙏🏻
— Captain Bana Singh Param Vir Chakra (@banasinghpvc) January 26, 2023
This day,We the People of India adopted the Constitution that mandates Justice, Liberty, Equality Fraternity for all, each integral to sustaining our Republic. 🇮🇳
Happy Republic Day! #RepublicDay2023
Here's @the_hindu Editorial from January, 26 1950https://t.co/2b7pG9ho4e pic.twitter.com/i8PKxHiytE— Suhasini Haidar (@suhasinih) January 26, 2023
Freedom in mind,
Faith in words,
Pride in our heart,
Memories in our souls.
Let's salute the nation on Republic Day!
Happy Republic Day!
Jai Hind 🇮🇳 #RepublicDay #RepublicDay2023 pic.twitter.com/JzLm7zkFbj— Dr. Madhumita (@madhumita6) January 26, 2023
Tamil Nadu | Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M G Ramachandran Central Railway Station in Chennai illuminated in colours of the Tricolour ahead of #RepublicDay2023 pic.twitter.com/Yh4JtgHTOV
— ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2023
