The 74th Republic Day of India

Ishaan Bakshi
3 min readJan 24, 2023

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Indian Republic Day is a national holiday in India celebrated on January 26th every year to commemorate the day when the Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950, replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India and thus, making India a republic. On the year of 74th republic day of India, our president President Draupadi Murmu will hoist the national flag at the Kartavya path formerly known as Rajpath.

The main Republic Day celebration is held in the national capital, New Delhi, at the Rajpath before the President of India. On this day, a grand parade is held which is attended by dignitaries from all over the world, along with the general public. The parade usually starts from the Rashtrapati Bhavan and proceeds towards the India Gate. It is a display of India’s cultural and military heritage. Various floats representing different states of India are also a part of the parade, showcasing the cultural diversity of the country.

The highlight of the parade is the display of India’s military might and cultural heritage. The parade starts with a display of floats representing different states of India, showcasing their cultural diversity. This is followed by a display of various armed forces and police contingents, accompanied by floats depicting India’s achievements in different fields. The parade ends with a display of colorful floats representing different aspects of Indian culture and heritage.

The President of India also gives away bravery awards to people from different walks of life for their acts of bravery. 21 gun salutes in honor of the occasion, and the national anthem is also played. The parade ends with a display of fireworks.

In addition to the main parade in Delhi, smaller parades and cultural events are also held in state capitals and other cities across India. The day is also marked by patriotic songs and speeches, and the national flag is hoisted on government buildings.

On Republic day, the people across the country reaffirm their commitment to the ideals of the Constitution and the fundamental principles of democracy and secularism. It is also an opportunity for people to celebrate the unity and diversity of India and to honor the sacrifices of the freedom fighters who fought for India’s independence.

At large, Indian Republic Day is a day of national pride and celebration and is an important day in the history of India. It is a day for the people of India where they come together in their diversity and celebrate the country’s achievements and reaffirm their commitment to the ideals of the Constitution and the principles of democracy.

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Ishaan Bakshi
Ishaan Bakshi

Written by Ishaan Bakshi

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