Why celebrated Republic Day
Story behind Republic Day: Why it is celebrated on January 26 The date of January 26 was chosen as it coincided with the Purna Swaraj Diwas when the Indian National Congress proclaimed 'complete self-governance' resolution in 1930. It is a momentous day as India enters her 73rd year as a proud constitutional democratic republic. As the President of India arrives at Rajpath and the parade starts, it is time to look back at the glorious 72 years with pride. But why is Republic Day so significant in modern Indian history? Republic Day is celebrated on January 26, marking the date when the Indian Constitution came into effect, completing India’s transition to becoming an independent republic. When we gained freedom from British rule on August 15, 1947, India was still following the “Constitution” that governed British India. This was based on the Government of India Acts of 1919 and 1935 by the British, which eventually laid the foundation for the Constitution of India that was d...