Republic Day 2024: Indian Republic Day is celebrated on January 26th every year with great enthusiasm and pomp. It marks the day when the Indian constitution came into effect and affirmed India’s existence as an independent republic.
On August 15, 1947, India declared its independence from the British Raj as a result of the Indian independence movement's success. The Indian Independence Act of 1947, a British Parliament Act, divided British India into the two newly independent Dominions of the British Commonwealth, which subsequently became the Commonwealth of Nations.
The grand parade at the #KartavyaPath is a huge attraction of the Republic Day celebrations. Can you identify which unit of the Indian Armed Forces showcases the camel contingent at the Parade?
Comment your answers below#AmritMahotsav #RepublicDay #JaanteHainToBataiye pic.twitter.com/jSLJBp2QKK
— Ministry of Culture (@MinOfCultureGoI) January 25, 2024
A resolution was tabled on August 29, 1947, to establish a Drafting Committee, chaired by Dr B. R. Ambedkar, to design a permanent constitution. On November 4, 1947, the committee presented a proposed constitution to the Constituent Assembly. Following extensive discussion and revisions, the 308 members of the Assembly signed two handwritten versions of the agreement on January 24, 1950. Two days later, it came into effect nationwide on January 26, 1950.
There has been a long debate about whether India will celebrate the 75th or 76th Republic Day this year. Let’s understand and find the right answer using the best logic.
Is this the 75th or 76th Republic Day this year?
The resolution to draft the constitution of India was passed on August 29, 1947. Dr B R Ambedkar with his team took 11 Months and 17 days to form the constitution. Later on January 26, 1950, the Constituent Assembly became the Parliament of India under the transitional provisions of the new Constitution. This means that the first anniversary of India’s Republic was celebrated on January 26, 1951. So, this year marks the 75th year of Indian constitution.
On the other hand, if we count the year of the Republic exactly from January 26, 1950. This means that the year 1950 is imprinted as the first year of independent India, and the year 2024 will mark the 76th Republic Day.
The letter dated 18th Dec 1949 was written by Fateh Singh informing about the events in connection with the celebration in Delhi on the occasion of India's first #RepublicDay. Historic! #AmritMahotsav #FromTheArchives #RepublicDayCountdown
— Ministry of Culture (@MinOfCultureGoI) January 25, 2024
On that account, both arguments are valid. But, Republic Day is celebrated according to the number of years since the Indian Constitution was adopted, not the current year. The significant occasion occurred on January 26, 1950, making 2024 the 75th anniversary.
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Republic Day 2024 Celebrations
Republic Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotism along with a grand parade organised at Delhi. There will be a women-centric 75th Republic Day Parade with the themes'Viksit Bharat' and 'Bharat - Loktantra ki Matruka.' A first-ever all-female Tri-Service contingent will march down Kartavya Path to showcase the ‘best representation of women.’
प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी ने बुधवार को #NCC कैडेटों और #NSS स्वयंसेवकों को संबोधित किया। इस दौरान उन्होंने कहा कि इस साल का गणतंत्र दिवस परेड दो कारणों से खास है। पहला- यह 75वां गणतंत्र दिवस होगा और दूसरा- यह परेड देश की नारी शक्ति को समर्पित है। #NaariShakti #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/XHiolXJ4hl — Ministry of Culture (@MinOfCultureGoI) January 25, 2024
According to the Press Information Bureau, French President Mr Emmanuel Macron will be the Chief Guest at this year’s Republic Day Parade. A total of 25 tableaux - 16 States/Union Territories and nine Ministries/Departments – will roll down the Kartavya Path during the parade. The States/UTs are Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Ladakh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana. The Ministries/Organisations are the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Ministry of Culture, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Centre For Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Election Commission of India, and Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
Republic Day 2024: List of all Chief Guests on Delhi Republic Day Parades (1950–2024)
‘Anant Sutra - The Endless Thread’ showcasing nearly 1,900 sarees and drapes from every corner of the country is going to be another highlight of the Republic Day parade ceremony.
Showcase the elegance of Indian culture!
Participate in the 'Bharat Ki Nari, Sari' Selfie Competition and celebrate the elegance of Indian wear.
Visit: https://t.co/tRUbaRZ2Q3#AnantaSutra #BharatKiNariInSari@MinOfCultureGoI @AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/JU5UCJiTJp — MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) January 25, 2024
The seating capacity at Kartavya Path is 77,000, of which 42,000 is reserved for the general public. Best performers in various fields and those who made the best use of various schemes of the Government such as Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural and Urban), PM Ujjwala Yojana, PM Street Vendor's Aatmanirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi), PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, PM Fasal Bima Yojana, PM Vishwakarma Yojana, PM Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna, PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, Stand-Up India scheme, Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme and Rashtriya Gokul Mission. Sarpanches of Vibrant Villages, women workers of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Electronic Manufacturing sectors and Central Vista Project, women Space Scientists of ISRO, Yoga Teachers (Ayushman Bharat), winners of international sports events and Paralympic medalists will also attend the parade, in addition to Best Self-Help Groups, Farmers Producer Organisations, references of PM Mann ki Baat programme, and ‘Super-100’ of Project Veer Gatha 3.0 and winners of National School Band Competition are the special guests of 75th Republic Day celebration.
Source: PIB
