Republic Day Celebrations

-- Venkat Sai Pavamn, VIII-C, ICSK - Khaitan

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

India, the largest democracy of the world, got independence on 15th August 1947. That is why on 15th of August every year, we celebrate our Independence Day. This year it will be marked India’s 73th Republic Day. However, India became a Republic on 26th of January 1950 and we call this day a Republic Day. Spectacular parades at Janpath, New Delhi, consisting the Indian National Army and national flag hoisting in various parts of the country are common practices followed on this day. It was this day in history in 1965 when Hindi was declared as the official language of India .

Republic means " a state where people enjoy supreme power, freedom and choose their own representatives." They got this tremendous power / freedom as India had its new Constitution on this day. Earlier India had no constitution. The country had no means to provide its people such power and freedom within some LIMITS; On the same, Dr Rajendra Prasad became First President of Republic India.

On every 26th January, people from across the country celebrate Republic Day with great enthusiasm. Republic Day is celebrated in every village, town, city, and capital of each state as well as in Delhi. In Delhi, the Celebration takes place at India Gate.

A huge Republic Day procession begins early in the morning. Doordarshan broadcasts a running commentary on the program. A large no of Army, Navy and Air Force personnel participate in this procession. Cadets of N.C.C., A.C.C., Boy Scouts, Girl Guides also participate.

The country also exhibits its weaponry strength. The biggest attraction are the tableaux of various states and their cultures. Some departments also bring their own tableaux. The spectators cheer every activity happening at India Gate.

In the end, color balloons are released into the sky. Tricolor made by the airplanes is also a very memorable show. The whole environment is filled with patriotic zeal. Here we get a great opportunity to see the unity of India at one spot.

Not only in Delhi, Republic Day Celebrations take place in other parts of the country with same passion. In schools, especially, there is great atmosphere. There are activities - Cultural and Sports. There is also the Chief Guest of the Programmed. The chief guest of 2020 Republic Day is Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. The activities include parade, P.T. exercises, speeches, songs, skits,
fancy dress competition etc. The honourable speakers tell the students about Indian Freedom Struggle, role of Freedom fighters etc. They also urge them to work harder to serve the country in a better way.

So, Republic Day is a great Indian Festival. It creates feeling of patriotism among the people. It reminds us of the supreme sacrifices made by great freedom fighters. Republic Day also realizes us our responsibilities towards our country. It makes us feel proud to be Indian.

Venkat Sai Pavamn, VIII-C,The Indian Community School Kuwait, Khaitan