Reasons for Choosing 26th January
On the 26th of January 1930, the Indian National Congress released the Purna Swaraj, also known as the Declaration of Indian Independence. This declaration played a vital role in India’s fight for independence against the long-standing oppressive rule of the British.
As a result, the 26th of January became deeply ingrained in the collective consciousness of the Indian public, symbolizing their struggle for freedom and liberty. Hence, when the Constituent Assembly completed drafting the Constitution and a date was to be chosen for its adoption as well as the birth of the republic, 26th January was deemed most apt, based on 2 major reasons:
- It would be a befitting tribute to the Purna Swaraj proclamation which had boosted nationalistic fervour in the independence movement.
- Being an existing landmark date in India’s freedom struggle, choosing 26th January would reinforce the idea of India having finally attained self-rule in actual terms, not just from the British Crown but also governance based on its own Constitution framed by representatives of the Indian people.
Essay on Republic Day for Students
Republic Day denotes a significant crossroads in India’s set of experiences when the country changed from an English domain to a free republic. On 26th January 1950, the Indian Constitution was taken on, laying out the administration structure of the world’s biggest majority-rule government. This day honors the implementation of the Constitution, which reflects Indian values and ethos while guaranteeing fundamental rights and equality for all citizens. Republic Day recognizes India’s hard-won opportunity following a 200-year battle under the English Raj. Because the Declaration of Indian Independence was signed on January 26, 1930, Indians felt a strong sense of national pride, the date has significant symbolic significance. Republic Day festivities exhibit India’s rich culture, variety, and progress since Autonomy.
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