Republic Day is observed annually on January 26 to commemorate the day the Indian Constitution went into force in 1950.This happy occasion falls on a Friday this year. It marks the occasion when India broke away from British Empire domination and became a republic.
The supreme law of our country is the Indian Constitution. It provides citizens with a framework of guidance that includes fundamental rights, guiding principles, and the obligations that citizens and government institutions have to fulfill.
August 15, 1947, marked India's independence from the British Empire. But the nation didn't have a constitution at the time. The Constituent Assembly of India, which included notable people like Dr. Rajendra Prasad, B. R. Ambedkar, B. N. Rau, and many others, drafted the constitution about two weeks later. The formal date of its implementation was January 26, 1950. Because of this, it was decided to celebrate and implement the adoption of the Indian Constitution on November 26, 1949, a day linked with national pride—January 26.
Every city in the nation celebrates this occasion with grandeur, but New Delhi, the nation's capital, puts on the most spectacular show. The President's house, Rashtrapati Bhavan, is the starting point of the Republic Day procession, which ends at India Gate.
The Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force all have contingents participating in the parade, and they are all dressed in formal garb. Students, military personnel, and NCC cadets collaborate to create unique exhibits, tableaux, and displays that showcase each state. During the occasion, India displays its military might as well. Tickets for those who want to see the parade can be purchased online.
In terms of protocol, being invited as the Chief Guest at Republic Day celebrations is the highest honor granted by a nation. The Chief Guest has a major role in a number of ceremonial activities that are now an essential component of the planning and build-up to the event.
The Chief Guest is chosen after a rigorous selection process that starts about six months prior to the event. One important consideration is the type of relationship that exists between India and the visiting nation. The highest degree of friendship between India and the guest's country is indicated by the invitation to participate in the Republic Day parade as the Chief Guest. The French President, Emmanuel Macron, will be the Chief Guest during the Republic Day 2024 Parade.
