India celebrates 73rd Republic Day 2022; India is set to showcase its military might and cultural diversity on Rajpath today.
As India celebrates 73rd Republic Day 2022, a grand 75 plane fly-past by IAF is executed. The Indian Navy personnel holds the national flag as they participate in rehearsals for the Beating Retreat ceremony ahead of Republic Day, at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.
There are cultural performances by more than 480 dancers from across the country, and as many as 21 tableaux.
India showcases its military might and cultural diversity on Rajpath today, as it celebrates its 73rd Republic Day. Security has been tightened in the capital ahead of the Republic Day parade, which is scheduled to start half an hour later than usual this year.
Amid the continued COVID wave, the government has decided to significantly curtail the number of people who will physically attend the Republic Day celebrations this year. With the parade taking place under the cloud of the coronavirus pandemic yet again with the threat of the third wave rising, strict COVID guidelines have been imposed for those attending. Those attending must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and children below 15 years of age will not be allowed to attend the function. Visitors must carry evidence of vaccination and must adhere to all COVID-protocols, such as wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing.
The Center on Tuesday announced the list of recipients of the Padma awards. Among other honors, first Chief of Defence Staff late General Bipin Rawat, and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh have been awarded the Padma Vibhushan. The Padma Bhushan will be conferred on Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, and SII MD Cyrus Poonawalla. In a statement, former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee says he will not accept the Padma Bhushan award.
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is always revived in the minds of Indians on this day.
The Prime Minister shared glimpses of the Republic Day Parade.
Here are some glimpses from the #RepublicDay Parade. This is a day to remember the remarkable individuals who gave us a comprehensive Constitution that ensures the well-being of 130 crore Indians. pic.twitter.com/JTzKzn0Gxx — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2020
Congress shared the history of Republic Day and its prominent role in constructing the Constitution which gives rights to all citizens equally.
Justice… Liberty… Equality… to stand by these values of our great Republic has been the Congress party's priority for more than a century now. This #RepublicDay, we renew our pledge to ensure each & every Indian is delivered justice, enjoys liberty & thrives with equality. pic.twitter.com/IwCsaXKuy6 — Congress (@INCIndia) January 26, 2022
Our students are the future of our Republic. Ensuring their valid demands are prioritised must be each progressive Indian's priority. This #RepublicDay, join the #JusticeForStudents Webinar – today 4pm – to not only listen to their demands & but also amplify them. pic.twitter.com/XJVyhTbqZR — Congress (@INCIndia) January 26, 2022
Actor Ajay Devgn tweeted, “What they can do, I can’t. Truly remarkable…Folded hands” sharing a video.
What they can do, I can’t. Truly remarkable🙏#HappyRepublicDay pic.twitter.com/mIoNr8WI4n — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) January 26, 2022
History of Republic Day
Republic Day is a national holiday in India when the country commemorates and celebrates the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950, replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India and thus, turning the nation into a newly formed republic.
The day also honors the transition of India from an autonomous Commonwealth realm with the British Monarch as nominal head of the Indian Dominion, to a fully sovereign republic in the Commonwealth of Nations with the President of India as the nominal head of the Indian Union.
The Constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950 with a democratic government system, completing the country’s transition towards becoming an independent republic. 26 January was chosen as the date for Republic day because it was on this day in 1930 when the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress in lieu of the Realm status as a Dominion later instated by the departing British Regime.
India achieved independence from British Raj on 15 August 1947 following the Indian independence movement. The independence came through the Indian Independence Act 1947 (10 & 11 Geo 6 c 30), an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that partitioned British India into the two new independent Dominions of the British Commonwealth (later Commonwealth of Nations).
India obtained its independence on 15 August 1947 as a constitutional monarchy with George VI as head of state and Earl Mountbatten as governor-general. The country, though, did not yet have a permanent constitution; instead, its laws were based on the modified colonial Government of India Act 1935.
On 29 August 1947, a resolution was moved for the appointment of the Drafting Committee, which was appointed to draft a permanent constitution, with Dr B R Ambedkar as chairman. While India’s Independence Day celebrates its freedom from British Rule, Republic Day celebrates the coming into force of its constitution. A draft constitution was prepared by the committee and submitted to the Constituent Assembly on 4 November 1947.
The Assembly met, in sessions open to the public, for 166 days, spread over a period of two years, 11 months, and 18 days before adopting the Constitution. After many deliberations and some modifications, the 308 members of the Assembly signed two hand-written copies of the document (one each in Hindi and English) on 24 January 1950. Two days later which was on 26 January 1950, it came into effect throughout the whole nation. On that day, Dr. Rajendra Prasad began his first term of office as President of the Indian Union. The Constituent Assembly became the Parliament of India under the transitional provisions of the new Constitution. On the eve of Republic Day, the President addresses the nation.
The Beating Retreat ceremony is held after officially denoting the end of Republic Day festivities. It is conducted on the evening of 29 January, the third day after Republic Day. It is performed by the bands of the three wings of the military, the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Air Force.
Republic Day is upheld in the nation with rising passions and swirling emotions as this day constitutes and upholds the dignity, honor of every Indian equally. Sometimes, in the gray light of dictatorial atmospheres, these essential liberties can be crushed. Humans are born free and should never be in chains and it is occasions like Republic Day that boost Indians to revive liberty, equality, freedom, dignity, and fraternity for each Indian alike, with no distinctions. It is the soul of India.
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Lots of nice Republic Day messages and images. Here is a nice one! God bless India! #RepublicDay2022 pic.twitter.com/sstQ2RhdUX — Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) January 26, 2022
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