Republic Day Essay

India celebrates the 26th of January each year as Republic Day.

The constitution of India came into force on the 26th of January 1950.

To celebrate the occasion, the President of India hoists the tricolour flag in New Delhi. 

A special parade is also held on Republic Day near India Gate.

Indians celebrate the national festival by singing the National Anthem.

Due to the historical importance of this day, it is declared a national holiday.

People from all over India come together as they celebrate the festival of pride.

Schools, colleges, and organisations conduct celebrations and distribute sweets on Republic Day.

It is a joyous festival, and we must remember our freedom fighters and those who framed the Indian constitution on this day.

While celebrating Republic Day, we must pledge to help India reach greater heights.

Jawaharlal Nehru rightly said that democracy is good because the other systems are worse. The concepts of democracy and constitution were far-fetched ideas then, but our Indian heroes– Dr BR Ambedkar, Dr Rajendra Prasad, and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru made it possible.

Our freedom was won with great struggle and sacrifice on the 15th of August 1947, after great struggle and servitude to foreign rule. And three years later, our country’s constitution came into force. After the attainment of freedom, the country lacked a concrete political system. Initially, the 1935 Government of India Act was modified to govern the country. However, since the act was bent more toward colonial rule, there was a dire need for a structured constitution that would reflect the Indians’ choices. Dr BR Ambedkar took a major step and formulated a constitutional drafting committee on 28th August 1947. He presented the draft of the constitutional framework before the Constituent Assembly on 4th November 1947. The formulation of the elaborate constitution took several sessions spanning over 166 days.

The committee left no stone unturned. It incorporated the rights and duties of all. They aimed to create a perfect balance for all Indian citizens ensuring equal rights on culture, caste, colour, creed, religion, region, and sex. Finally, on 26th January 1950, India embarked on a new journey as a sovereign democratic republic. 26th January also witnessed the swearing-in of Dr Rajendra Prasad as India’s first president. It is on this day that the constitution of India came into force with the objectives of justice, equality, and fraternity. Therefore, those who belong to the post-independence generation mustn’t fall into the error of taking freedom for granted. Strengthening freedom and the Indian constitution is a task even more onerous than its attainment.

George Bernard Shaw rightly said that patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all because you were born in it. The patriotic feelings shine forth on Republic Day as Indians celebrate the auspicious occasion with great zeal and pride. The capital of India, New Delhi, celebrates Republic Day with a parade showcasing the might of the Indian military. While the president hoists our National Flag, 21 guns salute it. The national anthem is played everywhere in schools, colleges, and almost all Indian organisations. People distribute sweets to express their happiness and celebrate the joy of being a part of the great nation.

It is for the youth of today to strengthen the integrity of the country and to be deeply committed to the task of safeguarding the nation founded on twin ideals of democracy and secularism. The youth constitutes an immense reservoir of strength that, when properly chanelised, can prove to be a source of great power to the nation.

It is time for youngsters not just to fight for fundamental rights but to express their true patriotism by performing fundamental duties– the smallest share that one must add to make their nation prosperous.