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Republic Day 2025: Know the Historical Significance of How and Where the First Republic Day was Celebrated

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On 26 January 2025, Indians are celebrating the 76th Republic Day. On this day in the year 1950, there was an atmosphere of enthusiasm and pride across the country. On this day, the Constitution of India was officially implemented and India started being celebrated as Republic Day every year to commemorate the declaration of a republic.

Now Republic Day is celebrated as a special ceremony with a spirit of patriotism in many places across the country apart from schools, colleges and government offices, but it would also be interesting to know how Republic Day was celebrated in the first year, what was the atmosphere of the country at that time and where Republic Day was first celebrated.

Historical significance of 26 January

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On 26 January 1930, the Indian National Congress demanded ‘Purna Swaraj’ in the Lahore session and declared it. By implementing the Constitution on 26 January, India completed its struggle for independence from British rule and started a new era. By choosing this day, the country also remembered the Purna Swaraj Day of 1930.

Historical significance of January 26: On January 26, 1930, the Indian National Congress demanded and declared ‘Purna Swaraj’ in the Lahore session. By implementing the Constitution on January 26, India completed its struggle for independence from British rule and started a new era. By choosing this day, the country also remembered the Purna Swaraj Day of 1930.

Where was Republic Day celebrated for the first time

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The first Republic Day celebration was held at Irwin Stadium (now National Stadium) in Delhi. It was the largest national celebration of that time, in which the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad hoisted the Indian flag and led the parade.

How was the first Republic Day celebrated?

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The Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950, at 10:18 am. This day was chosen due to the resolution of Purna Swaraj Day in 1930. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was sworn in as the first President of India on 26 January 1950. He hoisted the tricolor flag at the Government House, now called Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Parade and Tableaux

For the first time, an Indian military parade was held in Delhi, showcasing India’s strength and cultural diversity. The Army, Navy and Air Force took part in it. The first Republic Day was another historic step after India’s independence, making India the largest democratic republic in the world.

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