atulaThings you might want to know about Republic Day of India
January 26th 2009 06:33
India celebrates its republic day each year on 26th January. The year 2009 is when India the republic enters its sixtieth year and yet there are hundreds perhaps thousands of Indians who are clueless about the importance of this day. Somehow the confusion between Independence Day celebrated on 15th August and republic day keeps cropping up each year and left unresolved by most Indians who are happier enjoying the much sought after holiday on this day.
So for my fellow Indians and also people around the world, who might be interested, here are some fast facts about the Indian Republic day.
• India obtained its Independence from 300 years of British Rule in 1947 on August 15th but the constitution of India was formalised and came into effect on 26th January 1950.
• After independence, the country India did not have a constitution to guide us.
• Indian National Congress was the sole formal voice of Indians, but then it was not an elected body.
• During the period between 1947 and 1950 King George VI was the head of the country.
• C. Rajagopalachari was the Governor General of India during this period.
• It was only after January 26th, 1950 that the first president of India was elected, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, First President of Republic India
• January 26 was not some random date picked out of the calendar. It was on this date in 1927, that the Indian National Congress, then fighting its non-violent war for freedom, voted for complete independence as against 'dominion status'. It was the date when members of the INC took the pledge to work towards a 'sovereign democratic republic' of India.
• Indian constitution is believed to be the lengthiest and most detailed constitution in the world.
• India became a true nation on January 26th, with set guidelines for the people and the leaders and with representatives of the masses elected by the people, not just randomly selected.
I hope the little information I could give on Republic day helps you understand the importance of this day and how we as Indians, were bestowed with so much power on this day. Let us use this power to strengthen the country and pledge for harmony and peace.
Happy Republic Day.
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