India marks its 74th Republic Day on January 26, this year The celebrations will begin with President Draupadi Murmu unfurling the national flag on the recently unveiled Kartavaya Path, formerly known as Rajpath. It commemorates the adoption of the country's constitution in 1950.
Every year, millions of Indians witness the rich tradition, cultural heritage, spectacle of the nation's progress and achievements, and airshows by the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force on television. Apart from this, the public can experience these events, including the Republic Day Parade rehearsal, the parade, and the Beating the Retreat ceremony, on Kartavaya Path.
Since 1950, January 26 has marked the day India’s Constitution came into effect. However, the Constitution was prepared way before the chosen date, adopted officially by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949. Why do we celebrate our Republic Day on January 26, then? The answer lies in the history of the Indian freedom struggle during which the date held significance since 1930.
On January 26,1930, the historic “Poorna Swaraj” declaration was officially promulgated, beginning the final phase of India’s freedom struggle where the goal would be complete independence from British rule.
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