Republic Day (India) is a national holiday and is marked by parades, patriotic songs, exhibitions and fun.
INDIA INDEPENDENCE | REPUBLIC DAY
"Long years ago, we made tyrst with the destiny and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge. At the stroke of midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom" said Jawaharlal Nehru. Today, India is a Can-do Nation, Democracy intact, jubiliation in real.
India, the land of Free, proudly stand independent and as we commemorate the nation on its Anniversary of Independence/Republic Day, Kids Free Souls salutes all those immortal souls for their gallant undying contribution for the cause of the freedom.
REPUBLIC DAY - 26TH JANUARY
The first Republic Day Parade was held at Irwin Stadium (the present National Stadium in Delhi, India). The hoisting of the national flag by the President and a parade of units representing all the armed forces are the highlights of the ceremonies. Since many years, the Republic Day Parade starts from Rashtrapati Bhavan and winding its way through the heart of the city, ends at the historic Red Fort in Old Delhi.The celebrations are spectacular with 'Beating Retreat' three days later on 29th January. The notes of 'Abide with me',favourite of Mahatma Gandhi is played with final retreat marking the end of Republic day celebrations.
The rich tradition and culture of India reflects India's true blends of rich flavours of harmony. The Independent India is a struggle for freedom. India became a Republic and the constitution came into force on January 26, 1950. The Constituent Assembly was convened and appointed a committee with Dr. B.R.Ambedkar as Chairman to draft the Constitution. India declared herself to be a Sovereign Democratic Republic. The Indian Constitution, the longest in the world, consist 397 articles and 12 schedules, which provides for a single citizenship for the whole of India. It gives the right to vote to all citizens of 18 years and above, unless they are disqualified. Fundamental rights are guaranteed to the citizens, equality of religion and so on. The Supreme Court, consisting of the Chief Justice of India and other judges, is the guardian of the Constitution. It stands at the apex of a single integrated judicial system for the whole country. This is where the fundamental rights of the citizens are protected.
The Political Model – The constitution pledge to solemnly resolve to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and secure to all citizens its rights like:
*Justice, social, economic and political
*Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship
*Equality of status and of opportunity and to promote among them all
*Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation
The constitution of India was originally written in English. A hindi translation was issued on January 24, 1950.
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