The Indian Constituent Assembly had adopted the Constitution on November 26, 1949
Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves at Rajpath during the 68th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2017
The
Indian Constituent Assembly on on November 26, 1949, adopted by the
Constitution, which came into effect on January 26, 1950, The latter day
marked the celebration of the country's first Republic Day. As we
celebrate our 68th Republic Day on Thursday, here is a glimpse of
India's maiden Republic Day celebrations
Some interesting facts about Republic day
No
other sight holds the power of filling the hearts of Indians with pride
and nostalgia than the sight of the country's armed forces displaying
their might in the air and land as they take part in the annual parade
down the Rajpath.
Tableaux
of different states, symbolising our country's rich cultural diversity
are the general knowledge enhancers for children and the tricolour
fluttering in the background on January 26, India's Republic Day, is a
treat to watch for every Indian.
The
Constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly on November
26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950 with a democratic
government system, completing the country's transition towards becoming
an independent republic.
What's new on R-day parade 2017?
• 2017 Republic Day Theme is Skill India and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.
•
Chief Guest - Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, who is the first guest from any middle-east country.
• No. of states participating in the parade - 17
• First Time in History - Debut show of Sherpa (a bullet-proof NSG vehicle).
•
This is the second time that a foreign military contingent marched down
the Rajpath, with the French contingent being the first.
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