The History: Republic Day of India

Republic Day is India's one most important national event celebrated on January 26th every year. On this day in 1950 the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly Sovereign, Democratic and Republic. Although India obtained its independence on August 15, 1947, the Constitution of India came into effect only on January 26, 1950. On this day India finally enjoyed the freedom of spirit, rules of law and fundamental principle of governance. During the transition period from 1947 to 1950, King George VI was the head of country. C. Rajagopalachari served as the Governor-General of India during this period. And on January 26, 1950, Rajendra Prasad was elected as the president of India.

India is a large South Asian country rich in ethnic diversity, with more than one billion people & speaking hundreds of languages. Politically it is the world's largest liberal democracy. The Indian economy is the fourth largest in the world in terms of purchasing power parity. India is the world's second-fastest growing economy. India is the second most populated country in the world after China.

India has its borders touch with Pakistan, Myanmar, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Afghanistan. Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Indonesia are the nearby island nations in the Indian Ocean. Home to some of the most ancient civilizations in the world, India was formally ruled by the British for almost ninety years before gaining independence in 1947.

India -Origin of name:

The name India is derived from Sindhu, the historic local appellation for the river Indus and is the most internationally recognizable of the country. The Constitution of India also recognizes Bharat as the other official name of equal status for general usage. Bharat was taken from the name of an ancient Hindu king which means seeker of knowledge. The name is Hindustan, meaning land of the Hindus where Hindu refers to those who dwell to the right of the Indus/Sindhu River, used from the Mughal times onwards.

India has civilization united by its diversity, richness of culture, the glory of past. India is a sub-continent with 5000 year old History. The landmarks of each era are the achievements of a change & the legacy of a regime.

January 26 (Republic Day of India):

Republic Day is one of the greatest national celebrations observed over the country on January 26 every year. India became Republic on the 26th Jan, 1950. On this day India became a sovereign democratic republic with a written constitution and an elected parliament. When India gets independence, although India was under British rule, there were 565 Princely States, big and small, ruled by powerful sovereigns who were protected by treaties of alliance with the British Crown. Without bringing them together, the fundamental unity of the country was not possible. The unification was accomplished by great Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, whose statesmanship helped to integrate this country into one complete nation. In a little less than 2 years, all the princely States became a part of the Republic of India.

Constitution of India:

Now India gained freedom but there was the need to under rule the meaning of freedom. There is a need to a set of rules and regulations that would guide and control the nation. The Constituent Assembly met on December 9, 1946 for creating longest constitution in the world. The Constituent Assembly was convened and appointed a committee with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as Chairman to draft the Constitution. With borrowing from the Constitutions of other countries like the parliamentary form of government from Britain, federal system with a strong centre from Canada, supremacy of judiciary from the United States, directive principles of state policy from Ireland, the idea of concurrent powers and co-operative federalism from Australia, the system of procedure established by law from Japan, the Indian Constitution is an filtered of all. The Indian Constitution the longest in the world that consist 397 articles and 12 schedules which provides for a single citizenship for the entire India.

The constitution of India was originally written in English. Constitution gives the right to vote to all citizens of 18 years and above, unless they are disqualified. Fundamental rights are equality of religion, guaranteed to the citizens also too many other right to live & work better with enjoying the freedom.

Official language of India: Hindi & English

After declared a Democratic Republic, Hindi & English was selected by the government as the official language for all types of work done in his units.

The Great Flag of India:

Flag is a symbol targets with the powers, wisdoms, & changes of nature from ancient India. Officially the Orange color stands for sacrifice & courage. The White color sign of Peace and truth while Green color symbol of Faith and Chivalry.

It is the duty of every Citizen to realize the significance of our national flag and always honor and respect its commands. The word Satyameva Jayate is a holy word in India which means in Sanskrit Always Truth Alone Triumphs.

Parade Celebrations in Republic Day:

To show our new generation the importance of this occasion, every year a grand parade is held in the capital of India, New Delhi, The parade showcasing India's military might and a cultural diversity covers an eight-km from the Raisina Hill which is near the Rashtrapati Bhavan (The official house of President), along the Rajpath, than down to India Gate and on to the historic Red Fort in front of Chandni Chowk, old Delhi (Lal Qila). The regiments of the Indian Army, the Navy and the Air Force march past in with all their finery and official decorations. A chief guest is also here as an official policy with President & this year this reward is taken by Nicholas Sarkozy President of France.

The events begin with the Prime Minister laying a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate. The President of India, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Forces, takes the salute from here and unfurls the national flag with National Anthem, is played. The parade also includes various vibrant displays from variety of India then goes to traditionally end with a fly past by Indian Air Force jets.

After going this brief investiture ceremony takes place & the President awards India's top gallantry awards “Param Veer Chakra”, “Veer Chakra”, “Maha Veer Chakra” & Bharat Ratna. In army these are known as the most prestigious awards for bravery for saving their motherland and borders from the enemy of country.

A mini celebration also held all over the capitals of Indian states, though on a much smaller scale, where the governor of the state unfurls the national flag. If the Governor of the state is unwell, or if unavailable for any reason, the Chief Minister of the state takes the honor of unfurling the National Flag of India. The people of India settled in anywhere in the world salute the National Flag & Republic of India with both hands. In every means this goes beyond massive celebrations that are held all over the India. This is a visible demonstration of peace, happiness and a feel of proud great independent republic of India.

At last I wishing all of Indians over the world & my readers a very-very happy Republic Day.

Solute the nation Say " Mera Bharat Mahan"