Here are some interesting facts about Republic Day

Republic Day commemorates the day when the Constitution of India came into effect as the country became a sovereign state after getting its Independence on August 15, 1947.

The constitution replaced the British colonial Government of India Act (1935) as the country's governing text.

On January 26, 1950, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, unfurled the national flag, marking the birth of the Indian Republic and declaring it a national holiday.

In 1950, the Republic Day procession, held at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, featured over 100 aircraft and 3,000 Indian military men.

Indonesian President Sukarno was the first chief guest of India's first Republic Day parade.

The parade, traditionally held at Rajpath (now Kartavya Path), was attended by Pakistan's Governor General Malik Ghulam Muhammad as the chief guest.

The Beating Retreat ceremony, a 1600s custom, is held annually on January 29 in New Delhi, marking the troops' homecoming after a battle day.

The 2024 Republic Day theme is ''India - Mother of Democracy'' and ''Viksit Bharat'' (Developed India).

The Republic Day parade in India will feature two all-women contingents from the defence forces, including 144 women soldiers from the Army, 60 from the Air Force, and the remainder from the Indian Navy.

The Republic Day parade in India will feature two all-women contingents from the defence forces, including 144 women soldiers from the Army, 60 from the Air Force, and the remainder from the Indian Navy.

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