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India celebrates its 74th Republic Day with a vibrant parade on Kartavya Path.
Key Takeaway
- This year’s Republic Day celebration witnesses the country’s military prowess, cultural diversity, and other unique initiatives.
- The President of India led the nation in commemorating Republic Day, and Egypt’s President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, was the principal guest.
- This is the first time an Egyptian president has been invited to the ceremony.
- The invitation commemorates 75 years of diplomatic relations between Cairo and New Delhi.
Republic Day 2023
- Overview
- Firstly, India will celebrate its 74th Republic Day 2023 on January 26, 2023.
- On November 26, 1949, the Indian Constituent Assembly passed the constitution.
- Furthermore, it went into operation on January 26, 1950.
- Theme
- Across the country, the day is commemorated with zeal and enthusiasm.
- “Jan Bhagidari” is the subject of this year’s Republic Day 2023. (participation of the common people).
- Significance
- Firstly, the Indian Constitution, authored by BR Ambedkar, is one of the world’s longest and most thorough.
- Parades are organised in New Delhi on this day, with all states displaying their culture and traditions through Tableau.
- In addition, Republic Day embodies the ethos of an independent and self-sufficient India.
- The exhibition of military equipment, the national flag, and military equipment are major emblems of the celebration.
- Furthermore, India’s Republic Day is observed as a national holiday throughout the country.
History of Republic Day of India
- On August 15, 1947, India obtained independence from the British Raj following the Indian independence fight.
- On August 15, 1947, India became a constitutional monarchy, with George VI as head of state and Earl Mountbatten as governor-general.
- However, the country lacked a permanent constitution, and its laws were based on a modified version of the British Government of India Act 1935.
- On August 29, 1947, a motion was moved to call for a Drafting Committee to develop a permanent constitution, chaired by Dr B R Ambedkar.
- Subsequently, India celebrates its independence from British control on Independence Day.
- Republic Day honours the adoption of the country’s constitution.
- On November 4, 1947, the committee developed a constitution and submitted it to the Constituent Assembly.
- The Assembly met for about 166 days in public sessions lasting 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days before adopting the Constitution.
- On January 24, 1950, the 308 members of the Constituent Assembly signed two handwritten versions of the text after long deliberation and a few revisions.
Republic Day Parade 2023
- The Republic Day 2023 parade will begin on Kartavya Path, formerly known as Rajpath.
- In addition, several military and cultural parades will be held.
- The Republic Day Parade 2023 will also be broadcast on television, allowing millions of people to watch it from their homes.
- Furthermore, the general public can see the Republic Day 2023 Parade on the Kartavya Path on January 26, 2023.
Republic Day 2023 Event List
- Military Tattoo and Tribal Dance Festival
- The first day of Parakram Diwas will commemorate the 126th birthday of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose.
- To honour it, the military tattoo and the tribal dance festival Aadi-Shaurya-Parv Parakram ka will be organised.
- The event will take hold on January 23 and 24, 2023, in New Delhi’s Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium.
- Additionally, this event was co-organized by the Ministries of Tribal Affairs and Defense.
- The coordination agency of the Indian Coast Guard is also involved.
- Furthermore, ten military tattoos will be displayed, as well as 20 tribal dance performances.
- Vande Bharatam 2.0
- Firstly, the Ministry of Culture staged the Vande Bharatam dance as part of Republic Day 2023.
- The dancers were picked through earlier competitions held by the seven zonal cultural centres.
- The panel chose 503 dancers to participate in the Republic Day parade’s biggest cultural spectacular.
- Furthermore, this event’s theme is ‘Nari Shakti.‘
- Veer Gatha 2.0
- One of the ideas introduced at Azadi ka Amrit Mohatsav was Veer Gatha.
- It was a unique project meant to teach children about the sacrifices made by the armed forces.
- In the reviewed contests, a selection process chooses the Super-25 champions.
- In addition, they will be congratulated and march in the Republic Days parade on January 25, 2023.
- Bharat Parv
- The Ministry of Tourism will unveil the Jan Bhagidari theme at the Gyan Path in Red Fort, New Delhi.
- Additionally, the performances will run from January 26th through January 31st, 2023.Â
- It will feature military bands, cultural demonstrations, all-Indian food courts, and bazaars offering handmade goods.
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