Interesting Facts About 26th January - Republic Day

 

Here are a few Interesting Facts About 26th January Republic Day


Meaning of Republic

 The word 'republic' means 'a country that is governed by a president and politicians elected by the people and where there is no 'king or queen'. (Oxford Learner's Dictionaries)

Handwritten Constitution

Did you know that the Constitution of India is calligraphed/ handwritten and not printed? 

In fact, it has two copies in both Hindi and English Language. The original calligraphed constitution is still preserved in the Parliament of India.

It took 166 days spread over 2 years, 11 months and 18 days to finish writing the Constitution.

There are just two original handwritten copies of the Constitution, one written in Hindi and one in English. It has been preserved in helium-filled cases in the Parliament of India.

The Indian Constitution is the longest one to be written in the world, with 444 articles divided into 22 parts and 12 schedules. 


First Parade at Rajpath

The first parade of Republic Day in 1955 was held at Rajpath. 

Mr. Malik Gulam Mohammed, the first Governor-General of Pakistan was invited as the first chief guest at the parade.


The President addresses the nation on Republic Day, while the Prime Minister addresses the nation country on Independence Day..

Prestigious Award Ceremony 

  • Ashoka Chakra
  • Veer Chakra
  •  Maha Veer Chakra
  • Param Veer Chakra
  • Kirti Chakra 
  • Shaurya Chakra

On Republic Day, bravery awards like are awarded to deserving candidates as part of the celebrations during the Republic Day Parade.

Republic day celebrations

Republic day celebrations are spread across three days, beginning with the Prime Minister of India paying tribute to soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation, at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate. 




The President then hoists the Tricolour at the Red Fort to the accompaniment of the National Anthem. 

Then the ceremonies begin with a 21-gun salute


Why do we give a 21-gun salute?

In those days, gunpowder made from sodium nitrate was easier to keep on dry land than at sea. 

The early regulations stated that although a ship would fire only seven guns, the forts ashore would fire three shots to each one shot afloat, hence the number 21.

The celebrations conclude with the Beating Retreat ceremony by the armed forces (Army, Air Force, Navy) on 29 January at Raisina Hill.


                                          Raisina Hill


                            Air Force

                                      Army

                                       Navy

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