Happy Republic Day

-- Amina Sarfaraz, Grade-8, Carmel Indian School

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Republic means " a state where people enjoy supreme power, freedom and choose their own representatives." They got this tremendous power / freedom as India had got 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 date i.e. on 26th Jan 1950, Dr Rajendra Prasad became First President of Republic India. Republic Day is celebrated on 26th January every year. This day is celebrated with fervour and pride across India. On this day, the Constitution of India came into effect. It marks the day when India got truly independent and attained the historic Purna Swaraj. We became a sovereign, secular, socialist, democratic republic country on 26 January 1950, almost three years post-independence. Here, we have provided an Essay on Republic Day. Students can go through it to get an idea on how to write an essay on Republic Day during the exam. Then, they can try to write an essay in their own words. Republic Day is of great historical importance. We got freedom from the British on 15 August 1947, but we were not having any form of government or constitution or political parties. On 26th January 1950, India implemented the Constitution. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was elected as the President of Indian National Congress and Poorna Swaraj was declared on 26th January 1930. However, we got independence on 15 August 1947.

After independence, a special constituent assembly was appointed for making the Constitution of India. Dr B.R Ambedkar led the constitution drafting committee. While creating India’s constitution, other countries’ constitutions have also been referred to, so as to create the best constitution. After 166 days, the Constitution of India was finally made. It was created in such a manner that all citizens of India could enjoy equal rights pertaining to their religions, culture, caste, gender and creed. On 26th January 1950, the Constitution of India was adopted and implemented, and the day is referred to as Republic Day. Moreover, it marks the end of the British rule and birth of India as a Republic State. 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. The first President who hoisted the flag ceremony was Dr Rajendra Prasad.In school, colleges, government offices and private organisations, the celebration is enjoyed with full enthusiasm. March past and parade takes place in schools along with the other functions. Many schools distribute sweets to students. Indians across the country celebrate the spirit of freedom and forget the differences between them, such as caste, religion, language and cultures towards our country. It makes us feel proud to be Indian. I am proud to be the citizen of India..Jai Hind!
HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY TO ALL!!!!

Amina Sarfaraz, Grade-8, Carmel Indian School