Thursday, January 26, 2012

INDIAN REPUBLIC DAY 2012


About Republic Day

26th January 1950 is one of the most important days in Indian history as it was on this day the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly sovereign state. In this day India became a totally republican unit. The country finally realized the dream of Mahatma Gandhi and the numerous freedom fighters who, fought for and sacrificed their lives for the Independence of their country. So, the 26th of January was decreed a national holiday and has been recognized and celebrated as the Republic Day of India, ever since.



The parade is followed by a pageant of spectacular displays from the different states of the country. These moving exhibits depict scenes of activities of people in those states and the music and songs of that particular state accompany each display. Each display brings out the diversity and richness of the culture of India and the whole show lends a festive air to the occasion. The parade and the ensuing pageantry is telecast by the National Television and is watched by millions of viewers in every corner of the country.

Indian Army soldiers display their skills on motorcycles during the 62nd Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India on Thursday, January 26,2012. Republic Day marks the day in 1950 when the new constitution came in effect after India gained independence from Great Britain in 1947.








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