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Republic Day in India is cel-ebrated on January 26 to com-memorate the day on which theConstitution of India came into

effect. The Indian Constitutionwas put into effect in the year1950 in place of the Govern-ment of India Act.




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Even though India obtained in-dependence from British rule in1947, it took the government

166 sessions over the next 3years to finalise the documentand put it into effect.


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The newly established Indian nation chose toadopt the constitution on January 26 because it isa symbol for the Indian Freedom Struggle. In 1930,well before Indian independence the Indian Na-tional Congress led by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru de-

clared Purna Swaraj or complete independence.He did this by hoisting the Indian flag on the banksof the Ravi river (now in Pakistan).



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In Delhi, the seat of the Indian government,there is a grand parade to mark the importanceof Republic Day. Before the parade begins thePrime Minister places a wreath at a memorial

called Amar Jawan Jyoti, dedicated to the un-known soldiers that died fighting for India’sfreedom. This act is followed by 2 minutes ofsilence in honour of these unnamed soldiers.



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The Prime Minister then takes his place in

the president’s box along with other Indianofficials and foreign dignitaries to witnessthe parade. The ceremonies begin with a 21gun salute once the flag is hoisted. After thenational anthem is played the Presidentgives awards for bravery and varied acts ofvalour to men and women in the armedforces.



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This is finally followed by a parade ofregiments from the armed forces andfloats representing the various cul-tures of India. The parade ends with afly-past by Indian Air Force jets.




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Did you know that there are many monuments dedi-cated to soldiers who died in battle.

Can you find such monuments around the world?

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Ceremonies are also held in allthe state capitals and flag-hoisting ceremonies are organ-ised by all schools that are com-pulsory for all children to attend.

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