Essay on Republic Day

Essay on Republic Day

Introduction

Republic Day is observed on 26 January every year to commemorate the day on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950. Every year India celebrate this day with great pride and enthusiasm.

Why do we celebrate Republic Day

India gained independence from the British Raj on 15 August 1947 after the Indian independence movement. Then the country did not had a permanent constitution and its laws were based on the modified colonial Government of India Act 1935. A drafting committee was formed on August 26, 1947 to draft a permanent constitution and the chairman was Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. Hence a draft constitution was prepared by the committee and presented to the Constituent Assembly on 4 November 1947. The Legislative Assembly met in sessions open to the public for 166 days spread over a period of two years, 11 months and 18 days before the adoption of the Constitution. On 24 January 1950, 308 members of the assembly signed two handwritten copies of the document, one was in Hindi and the other was in English. After two days, which was on 26 January 1950, it came into force throughout the country and India was declared as the Sovereign Republic.

 January 26 was chosen as the day to implement the constitution because on that day in 1929, the Indian National Congress made a famous declaration of Indian independence or "Purna Swaraj", which means “complete freedom from the British rule”, contrary to British rule.

Importance of Republic Day

After 200 years of British rule, India gained Independence on 15 August, 1947. The Constitution of India gives the power to the Indians to choose their government and also declares that India is a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic and assures justice, equality and freedom. Republic Day symbolizes the true spirit of independent and individual India.

How To Celebrate Republic Day

Republic Day is celebrated all over India with joy and enthusiasm. The main Republic  Day celebrations are held in New Delhi and at India Gate, the President of India hoists the  national flag of India. On this day, ceremonious parades or The Delhi Republic Day parade takes place at Rajpath, New Delhi, organized by the Ministry of Defence and conducted by the President of India. The main attraction of India's Republic Day Celebrations is the parade march by the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, police and paramilitary forces that lasts for three days. They also display latest missiles, aircraft, and weapon systems to display its military prowess. Skyshows by the Air Force of India is another attraction of this ceremony Beautiful tableaus representing the beauty and the colorful culture of all the states of India are also shown during the parade. Every year, on the eve of Republic Day, the President of India distributes the Padma Awards which is the second highest civilian awards in India after Bharat Ratna, to the citizens of India. The Beating Retreat parade ceremony is held on 29 January, the last day of Republic Day festival. It is performed by the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.  The venue for this parade is Raisina Hill and Vijay Chowk. The Indian President who is Chief Guest of the Beating Retreat ceremony, given the National Salute with the playing of the National Anthem.

All schools, government offices, institutions celebrate the Republic Day with great enthusiasm and organize cultural programs, essay-writing competition, speeches etc.

Conclusion

Though Republic Day is a National holiday, the people of India celebrate this day with lot of pride. We tribute the freedom fighters for whom we get our freedom.