Nueva Delhi: The Day of the Republic, which is commemorated every year on January 26, is one of the most important national celebrations in India. The occasion marks the historical implementation of the Indian Constitution of 1950, which established the Nation as the Republic.
Importance of the Day of the Republic
The path of India to become the Republic began during the British colonial domain. Although independence arrived on August 15, 1947, the Nation initially operated under British legislation. The country needed its own legal framework that embodied its democratic principles and its diverse inheritance.
After extensive deliberations, the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949. However, its implementation occurred on January 26, 1950, which marked the official transformation of India into a Republic. Since that transcendental day, on January 26, the day of the Republic is celebrated, in commemoration of the sovereign status of India.
Why was it chosen on January 26 to implement the Constitution?
The January 26 election has a deep historical importance. On this date of 1930, under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru, the Indian National Congress proclaimed “Purna Swaraj”. Although there were still years for independence, this statement became a crucial milestone in the independence movement of India. The date was deliberately chosen to implement the Constitution, creating a significant bond between the struggle for freedom and republican identity of India.
How is it celebrated in India?
While India prepares to celebrate its 76th day of the Republic, celebrations will show the diverse cultural legacy, defense capacities and technological advances of the nation.
The president of Indonesia, Pabowo Subianto, will be the main guest to the parade. At a press conference in New Delhi, the Secretary of Defense, Rajash Kumar Singh, declared that a 160 -members march contingent and a band contingent of 190 members of Indonesia will participate in the parade in Kartavya Path on January 26, 2025 together with the contingents of the Armed Forces of India.
This year 31 paintings of several states, territories of the Union and Ministries/Departments of the Central Government will participate, which will present the theme “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas”. After the national anthem, balloons will be launched with banners with the official logo of the 75th year of the Constitution of India. The event will conclude with a overflow of 47 aircraft.
When will the event begin?
The Republic Day Parade will begin at 10:00 am in Kartavya Path, previously known as Rajpath, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deposit a crown of flowers in the National Monument to War.
The president will arrive in Kartavya Path in a ceremonial buggy and will make the greeting during a ceremonial march, which will include units of the armed forces, the paramilitary forces, the auxiliary civil forces, the NCC and the NSS.
Consult mode of transport to visit Kartavya Path
- Metro Services: There will be a courtesy access to the subway available for guests/holders of RDP-2025 tickets at the subway stations inputs throughout Delhi. The Delhi Metro will begin operating at 04:00 am of January 26, 2025 throughout the city. Metro parking in Delhi will work with standard rates.
- Park and Ride scheme: This year’s plan continues and allows guests to park vehicles in Palika Parking, Connaught Place and the parking area of the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium (doors 14 and 15). DTC buses will provide transport services from these places. The transport service operates between 6:00 am and 8:30 am.
- All enclosures have accessibility provisions and are suitable for Divyang with ramps. Young NCC volunteers equipped with wheelchairs will be present to help attendees.
Despite the prior notification of prohibited items, there will be available wardrobes for the comfort of visitors. The organizers have increased health facilities by approximately 100% for the comfort of visitors, and first aid positions will be located outside the entry point.
Herald of the parade
The Republic Day Parade will be announced by 300 cultural artists playing musical instruments’ Sare Jahan is brought from different parts of the country. An indigenous mixture of instruments that resonate with the melody, the rhythm and hopes of one billion hearts of Indians. The instrument set includes a wide combination of wind and percussion instruments, such as Shehnai, Sundari, Nadaswaram, Been, Mashak Been, Ransingha – Rajasthan, Flute, Karadi Majalu, Mohuri, Sankha, Tutari, Dhol, Gong, Nishan, Chang, Tasha, Sambal, Chenda, Idakka, Lezim, Thavil, Gudum Baza, Talam, Monbah, etc.
In the 90 -minute parade along the majestic Kartavya path on January 26, a march contingent and a country band will also participate in the annual celebration. In total, there will be 18 march contingents, 15 bands and 31 paintings.
Around 10,000 “special guests” have been invited to this year’s parade to guarantee the “Jan Bhagidari”, which includes the “best performers” in various fields and those “who have made the best use” of several government plans.
However, the two main masterpieces of native aviation of India, combat aircraft tiles and advanced light helicopters (ALH) DHRUV will not be part of the Air Parade of the Republic Day of this year, as Toi . “The immobilization of the ALH fleet ((there are 330 helicopters of this type in the armed forces) is a slight setback. Hindustan aeronautics limited (HAL) is currently performing security controls and will be solved soon. However, it is unlikely May the fleet return to the action in time for the parade, ”said Singh.
31 paintings of several states and territories of the Union.
With the broad theme of ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas‘, Pictures of 16 states/territories of the Union (UT) and 10 ministries/departments of the Government of the Union will be exhibited during the 76th parade of the Day of the Republic in Kartavya Path, Nueva Delhi, on January 26, 2025. These these Pictures would show the various strengths of India. and its cultural inclusion in constant evolution moving towards a glorious future.
States such as Goa will present the theme “Cultural Heritage of Goa”, Jharkhand: Swarnim Jharkhand: a legacy of inheritance and progress, and Uttar Pradesh with the theme “Mahakumbh 2025 – Swarnim Bharat Virasat Aur Vikas”.
Last Year Republic Day Celebrations (PTI)
See Gatha 4.0
The third edition of the Veer Gatha project was organized as part of the celebrations of the Republic Day-2025 to inspire and raise awareness among children about the brave feats and sacrifices of the Armed Forces. The event was organized by the Ministry of Defense in collaboration with the Ministry of Education from September 16 to October 31, 2024. A total of approx. 1.76 CR students have participated in Indian bread and a total of 100 school students have been declared winners of Veer Gatha 4.0. These winners will be congratulated by Raksha Mantri and the Minister of Education at a ceremony in New Delhi on January 25. They will also attend the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path.