Can't we see the beauty of our Tricolors?

Can't we see the beauty of our Tricolors?

India is celebrating its 63rd Republic Day on Thursday. But, how many of us are aware of the importance of this Day? A recent survey conducted by a popular News Channel revealed some shocking facts. Sadly, most of the people in the Country were treating it just like any other holiday. Can't we see the beauty of our Tricolors? Are we not ashamed to hear this?

Few Things Every Indian Need To Know:

Republic Day serve as a memorial to the date on which the Constitution of India came into force replacing the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document of India on 26 January 1950.

Although India obtained its independence on 15 August 1947, it didn't had a permanent constitution then. So, a Drafting Committee was appointed to draft a permanent constitution on August 28, 1947. Dr BR Ambedkar was appointed as chairman to the committee.

Independence Day celebrates India's freedom from British Rule, the Republic Day celebrates the coming into force of its constitution.

The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It came into effect on 26 January 1950. The date 26 January was chosen to commemorate the Purna Swaraj declaration of independence of 1930.

India's Constitution is the longest written roughly constitution of any sovereign country in the world, containing 450 articles in 24 parts, 12 schedules and 96 amendments, for a total of 117,369 words in the English language version. There is also Hindi version to it.

The President arrives along with the chief guest (A Leader of any other Country) of the occasion. First he/she unfurls the National flag, as the National Anthem is played, and a 21-gun salute is given. The President of India who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces, takes the salute.

Every year, a grand parade is held in the National capital New Delhi at the Rajpath before the President of India.

The President will award the medals of bravery to the civilians and people from the armed forces for showing exceptional courage. The awards like the Ashok Chakra and Kirti Chakra would be given to some chosen names from the armed forces.

The beating retreat ceremony officially denotes the end of the Republic Day festivities. It is conducted on the evenging of January 29, the 3rd day after the Republic Day. President of India will participate in the unfurling of the Flag of India on the flagpole.

Republic Day is one of the three national holidays in India.


Let's salute the Nation on Republic Day-Jai Hind!!!
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