How the Republic Day came into being
India will be celebrating its 74th Republic Day on January 26, 2024 which happens to be Thursday. India had achieved her independence from the British colonial rule after a long and tiring independence struggle. Republic Day is celebrated to mark the date on which the Constitution of India came into existence in the year 1950.
The formation of a new constitution replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document of India, thus making India a republic separate from British Raj.
The constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949 and was effective on January 26, 1950. The same date, that is, January 26, was chosen as the Republic Day of India because it was on that date in 1930 when the Declaration of Indian Independence was indicated by the Indian National Congress.
The Republic Day celebration is hosted in the national capital of India, New Delhi, at ‘Kartavya Path', before the
President of India
. During the celebrations, ceremonious parades take place as a tribute to India’s rich cultural heritage.
The Beating Retreat ceremony
The Beating Retreat ceremony is hosted after the Republic Day festivities. It is done on the evening of 29 Januaryby the bands of the three divisions of the Indian military - the
Indian Army
, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. The ceremony is hosted at the Raisina Hill and an adjacent square, Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.
The President of India is the Chief Guest of the function, and he arrives at the venue escorted by the President's Bodyguard (PBG).
Award distribution
Every year on the eve of Republic Day, the President of India gives Padma Awards to the civilians of India. After Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards are the second highest civilian awards in India. These awards are given in three categories in decreasing order of importance - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
Republic Day Wishes & Messages
Freedom is a precious gift. May our nation remain independent and prosperous forever. Happy Republic Day 2024!
This is the day to show respect and love to all those who sacrificed something for the independence of our motherland.
Zodiac Signs That Are Worst At Dating Let us take an oath that we will do everything that we can for our mother India's prosperity. Happy Republic Day!
A big salute to every single freedom fighter. For it was they who led the struggle and helped in beautiful nation-building - India.
Freedom of thought, strength in our convictions, and pride in our heritage. Let’s salute our brave martyrs on Republic Day. Happy Republic Day!
Freedom in mind, Faith in our heart, Memories in our souls. Let’s salute the Nation on Republic Day.
On this wonderful day, I give thanks to the warriors who protect us, the frontline workers who risk their lives, and every Indian who struggles to uphold the honour of our magnificent nation.
Republic Day Quotes
Don’t see others doing better than you. Beat your own records everyday, because success is a fight between you and yourself. — Chandra Shekhar Azad
“Take up an idea, devote yourself to it, struggle on in patience, and the sun will rise for you.” – Swami Vivekananda
We want deeper sincerity of motive, a greater courage in speech and earnestness in action. — Sarojini Naidu
The Constitution is not a mere lawyer’s document, it is a vehicle of life, and its spirit is always the spirit of age. — Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives. — Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
In attaining our ideals, our means should be as pure as the end. — Dr. Rajendra Prasad
“They may kill me, but they cannot kill my ideas.” - Bhagat Singh
“Where the mind is without fear
and the head is held high,
where knowledge is free.
Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls.
Where words come out from the depth of truth,
where tireless striving stretches its arms toward perfection.
Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way
into the dreary desert sand of dead habit.
Where the mind is led forward by thee” - Rabindranath Tagore
“Freedom of mind is the real freedom. A person whose mind is not free though he may not be in chains, is a slave, not a free man. One whose mind is not free, though he may not be in prison, is a prisoner and not a free man. One whose mind is not free though alive, is no better than dead. Freedom of mind is the proof of one's existence.” - BR Ambedkar
“Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil me hai, dekhna hai zor kitna baazu-e-qaatil me hai” - Ramprasad Bismil
Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.
Freedom In The Mind,
Strength In The Words,
Pureness In Our Blood,
Pride In Our Souls,
Zeal In Our Hearts,
Let’s Salute Our India
On Republic Day.
This special day
let’s promise our Motherland that
we will do everything
to enrich & Preserve Our Heritage
Our Ethos & Our Treasure.
The Almighty In
The Most High Grants
Liberty Only To
Those Who Love It,
And Are Always
Ready To Defend It.
Republic Day Facebook & Whatsapp Status
It is a matter of great fortune for us that we have taken birth on this land of Mother India, of course the beauty of this country lies in the unity of this country, and take a pledge today to make this beauty even better. Happy Republic Day 2024!
Let us work together to protect our nation from all of the social ills that afflict our motherland. Happy Republic Day.
As we rejoice on this glorious day, I thank the soldiers who keep us safe, the frontline workers who put themselves in danger, and every Indian who works for the glory of our great motherland. Happy Republic Day.
People of every religion and every caste have sacrificed their lives in India’s independence and we will never let this sacrifice go in vain due to mutual differences, we have to keep moving towards making this country more beautiful. Happy Republic Day 2024!
This is a day to celebrate our late patriots and what they fought for. Wishing you all a very Happy Republic Day!
Freedom has not come easy, it is because of the sacrifices of our freedom fighters, so never take it for granted. I wish you a very Happy Republic Day 2024!
