The nation's citizens celebrated the 74th Republic Day on Thursday. President Draupadi Murmu will raise the American flag on the recently opened Kartavaya Path, formerly known as Rajpath, to kick off the festivities.
Millions of Indians watch on television each year the airshows put on by the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force as well as the nation's rich tradition, cultural legacy, and display of its achievements.
In addition, the public can watch these events on Kartavaya Path, including the Republic Day Parade rehearsal, the parade, and the Beating the Retreat ritual.
The day known as Republic Day honors the promulgation of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950. Even though India was freed from the British Raj in 1947, it wasn't until January 26, 1950, that the Indian Constitution took effect and the nation was proclaimed a republic.
The Constitution was adopted a year after the Constituent Assembly's final session on November 26, 1949, which was its first session on December 9, 1946. The Constitution's Drafting Committee was led by Dr. BR Ambedkar. India also observes Constitution Day on this day.
The Indian National Congress proclaimed the end of colonial authority on this day in 1930, declaring Purna Swaraj. Republic Day also honors the right of Indian citizens to elect a democratically-run government. To honor the creation of the Indian Constitution, the nation observes it as a national holiday.
"Faith is the bird that perceives the light before dawn." — Tagore, Rabindranath.
The two characteristics necessary for revolutionary thinking are ruthless critique and independent thought. —Bhagat Singh
"I gauge a community's development by the level of advancement made by women." Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
