HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY
Introduction:
Shortly after Independence, a constituent assembly elected by provincial assemblies went about drafting a constitution that would govern the newly independent nation.
Dr. B.R Ambedkar was appointed as the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution. He later began to be known as the father of the Indian Constitution.
After more than two years, the constitution of India was completed and it was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 November 1949 and became effective on 26 January 1950.
January 26 was chosen as the official enactment date as a nod to the Purna Swaraj (complete self-rule) declaration of independence by the Indian National Congress in 1930 — considered the first concrete step toward independence from Britain.
It is the longest written constitution of any country. With it, the country was officially known as the Republic of India — a “sovereign socialist secular democratic republic” that “secures all its citizens justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity,” according to its preamble.
Republic Day Significance: Why is January 26 celebrated as Republic Day?
The Indian Constitution is one of the longest and the world's second-largest active constitutions. It lays down the procedure, duties, powers, directive principles of the government and fundamental rights of Indian citizens. January 26 holds a significant value in Indian history because it gives Indian citizens the power to choose their own government in a democratic way. The nation celebrates this day as the national holiday for the establishment of the Indian Constitution. On this day, across all the states, various functions are organised by the state government and schools, colleges also conduct various events.
Celebration of republic day:
The main Republic Day celebration is held in the national capital, New Delhi, at the Rajpath before the President of India. On this day, ceremonious parades take place at the Rajpath, which are performed as a tribute to India; its unity in diversity and rich cultural heritage.
On the eve of Republic Day, the President of India distributes Padma Awards to the civilians of India every year. These are the second highest civilian awards in India after Bharat Ratna. These awards are given in three categories, viz. Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, in decreasing order of importance.
