India Republic Day 2020: Why Republic Day is celebrated only on 26 January

Indian Republic Day in 26 January 2020

Like every year, this time also we are ready to celebrate our  india Republic Day on 26 January. This year we are going to celebrate our 71st Republic Day. For this special day, preparations are in full swing in every corner of the country including Delhi, the capital of the country. Students are preparing for the program to be held on this day in schools and colleges. In the midst of all this, you will have a question that why we are celebrating 'Republic Day 2020' on January 26 itself, so let's know.

Actually the Constituent Assembly of India accepted the Constitution of India on 26 November 1949, while on 26 January 1950 the Constitution of India came into force throughout the country. Republic Day is celebrated every year on this occasion. The day of 26 January was chosen because on 26 January 1929, the Congress gave the slogan of 'Purna Swaraj' against the slavery of the British. This day was chosen from then on.

World's largest written constitution

The Constituent Assembly was formed after India became independent. The Constituent Assembly started its work from 9 December 1946. The world's largest written constitution was prepared in 2 years, 11 months, 18 days. The Constitution of India was handed over to the President of the Constituent Assembly, Dr. Rajendra Prasad on 26 November 1949, hence 26 November is celebrated every year as Constitution Day.

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The Constitution of India was enacted on this day in 26 January 1950, removing the Government of India Act (Act) (1935).


India became a republic on 26 January 1950 at 10.18 am. Six minutes after this, Rajendra Prasad was sworn in as the first President of India at 10.24 am.

For the first time on this day, as President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad left the Rashtrapati Bhavan sitting on the buggy. For the first time on this day, he took the salute of the Indian military force. He was given the Guard of Honor for the first time.

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