Republic Day of India History, Importance, Details, Celebration, Chief Guest on Republic Day in 2010 & 2011 in India, January 26th the Republic Day of India,

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History:-

Republic Day, celebrated on January 26th every year, is one of India’s most important national events. The date 26 January was chosen to honour the memory of the declaration of independence of 1930. It was on January 26th, 1950 that the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state.

Republic day a National Holiday:-

Republic Day is one of the three national holidays of India and the greatest festival celebrated in the country. It is celebrated every year on January 26, in New Delhi with great pomp, fanfare and pageant. While in the capitals of the States and other headquarters, it is marked with patriotic fervor.

Celebration:-

The Republic Day is celebrated with much enthusiasm all over the country and especially in the capital, New Delhi where the celebrations start with the Presidential to the nation. The beginning of the occasion is always a solemn reminder of the sacrifice of the martyrs who died for the country in the freedom movement and the succeeding wars for the defense of sovereignty of their country.

Importance:-

To mark the importance of this occasion, every year a grand parade is held in the capital, New Delhi, from the Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's Palace), along the Rajpath, past India Gate and on to the historic Red Fort. Prior to its commencement, the Prime Minister lays a floral wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, a memorial to unknown soldiers at the India Gate at one end of Rajpath, which is followed by two minutes silence in the memory of unknown soldiers. Thereafter he reaches the main dais at Rajpath to join other dignitaries, subsequently the President arrives along with the chief guest of the occasion. First he unfurls the National flag, as the National Anthem is played, and a 21-gun salute is given. Next, important awards like the Ashok Chakra and Kirti Chakra are given away by the President, before the regiments of Armed Forces start their march past.

Chief Guest on Republic Day in 2010 & 2011 in India

2010:-President Lee Myung Bak of Republic of Korea

2011:-President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia

India has been hosting head of state or government of another country as the state guest of honour for Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.