26th January, the date when our democracy was born for the first time in India. Who had seen so many sacrifices before, sacrifices and brave sons of Mother India sacrificing their precious lives. Our Constitution was also prepared on this day. That constitution by which the courts of the country take oath and take decisions. 75 years ago, on 26 January 1950, it was chosen as Republic Day. From then till today we celebrate Republic Day every year on 26 January. Celebration of democracy and celebration of the Constitution. Like every year, this year too preparations for 26th January are in full swing. Indian soldiers are engaged in full dress rehearsal in this shivering cold. This time’s Republic Day (Republic Day 2024) will be special in many ways, about which we will tell you later, but before that, do you know why January 26 was chosen for Republic Day? Don’t put too much stress on your mind. We tell you the answer to this question.
Beginning of constitution making
India celebrates Republic Day every year on 26 January but the reason is something other than the Constitution. In fact, after gaining independence from the British on 15 August 1947, our country was still without an official constitution. Therefore, on 29 August 1947, a committee was formed to draft the Constitution. This committee was headed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar did it and K.M. Munshi, Muhammad Saadullah, Alladi Krishnaswami Iyer, Gopala Swami Iyengar, N. Madhava Rao, and T.T. Big giants like Ramakrishna were included.
Our constitution was made on 26th January
Then came 4 November 1947, an important day when the draft of the Constitution, the document that would guide the future of India, was prepared and presented before the Constituent Assembly. Over the next two years, the Constituent Assembly held several meetings, discussed the draft, made several changes and finally accepted it on 24 January 1950. This was a historic moment. 308 members signed two copies of the Constitution. One in Hindi and the other in English. This move established India as an independent republic. India’s own Constitution had now become the main legal document of the country, replacing the British Colonial Rule Act (1935). However, the Constituent Assembly decided to wait two more days to implement the Constitution. Within the next two days, the Indian Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950 and with this India became completely independent as a democratic republic.That’s why we celebrate Republic Day every year on 26 January and take pride in our Constitution.
