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15 Interesting Facts About Republic Day You Must KnowLoading...
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curated by KV BSF Camp Chhawla
There’s no greater joy than seeing the National Flag unfurl or the National Anthem play. No matter how many times you experience it in your lifetime, it never fails to give you the goosebumps. And when it’s one of the most significant days of the year, Republic Day, one cannot hold back the sense of pride the day imbues within.
While the country celebrates the day with barbeques, fireworks, parades and other festivities, it’s time to understand the history of Republic Day and how far the country has come in building itself into a strong nation.
While the country celebrates the day with barbeques, fireworks, parades and other festivities, it’s time to understand the history of Republic Day and how far the country has come in building itself into a strong nation.
1.The first Republic Day was celebrated three years after we got Independence that is, on January26, 1950. Actually, it took 2 years and 11 months for the Indian Constitution to be drafted.
2.Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India took the Oath of Presidentship (at Dubar Hall of government house) for the first time on January 26th, 1950.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India took the Oath of Presidentship (at Dubar Hall of government house) for the first time on January 26th, 1950.
3.During the Republic Day parade, a Christian song “Abide With Me” is played and it is considered as one of Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite songs.
4.Another fun fact about India is that it holds the record of having the world’s longest Constitution with 448 Articles in total.
5.President Sukarno, Indonesia’s first President attended Republic Day celebrations as the first Chief Guest.
4.Another fun fact about India is that it holds the record of having the world’s longest Constitution with 448 Articles in total.
5.President Sukarno, Indonesia’s first President attended Republic Day celebrations as the first Chief Guest.
6.The importance of Republic Day could be estimated by the fact that it is a three day long affair with celebrations ending on 29th January with a Beating Retreat Ceremony.
7.On January 26th, 1965, Hindi was declared the national language of India.
8.On January 26, 1930, India pledged to fight for complete freedom or Purna Swaraj. And that is why, our freedom fighters wanted the date to hold the significance. Consequently, January 26, 1950 was chosen for India to become a sovereign state
7.On January 26th, 1965, Hindi was declared the national language of India.
8.On January 26, 1930, India pledged to fight for complete freedom or Purna Swaraj. And that is why, our freedom fighters wanted the date to hold the significance. Consequently, January 26, 1950 was chosen for India to become a sovereign state
9.Our Constitution has the best aspects of the Constitution of other countries. Liberty, Equality and Fraternity was adopted from French Constitution while the Five-Year Plan came from the USSR Constitution.
10.The first Republic Day parade was held at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium and was attended by 15,000 civilians.
11.One interesting fact about Indian Constitution is that it is handwritten in two languages- Hindi & English. It was signed by 308 members on January 24th, 1950 and became effective two days later.
10.The first Republic Day parade was held at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium and was attended by 15,000 civilians.
11.One interesting fact about Indian Constitution is that it is handwritten in two languages- Hindi & English. It was signed by 308 members on January 24th, 1950 and became effective two days later.
