The Republic Day is a national holiday of India, celebrated every year on 26th January.
The Republic Day is celebrated across the country with great pride, patriotism and enthusiasm. It is marked by a number of cultural, traditional and patriotic activities at organizations and institutions. On this day Indians proudly fly their tricolor Flag, sing patriotic songs like “Vande Mataram”, “Mere Desh Ki Dharti”, “Ae Mere Wattan Ke Logo” and pay tribute to all the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives in order to gain the freedom for India.
What is history of republic day of India?
Republic Day marks the anniversary of the Constitution of India and the transition of India from a British Dominion to a republic on 26th January, 1950.
After getting freedom from the British rule on 15th August 1947, India was headed by King George VI till the constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950. On this day India is declared as a democratic republic nation. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first president of India.
Where is the Republic Day Parade Held?
Every year the Republic Day Parade takes places along Rajpath, in Delhi. Its route, which is more than 5 kilometers long, sets out from Raisina Hill near Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s Palace) and follows Rajpath past India Gate and ends at the Red Fort.
What happens at the Republic Day Parade?
The Republic Day Parade kicks off with the arrival of the President of India, escorted by President’s Bodyguard (PBG) which is an elite household cavalry regiment of the Indian Army. The Prime Minister of India lays a wreath at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate to pay homage to those who sacrificed their lives for the service of nation. The President Hoists the National Flag as the National Anthem is played, and a 21-gun salute is given.
Then, the different regiments of the Army, the Air Force and the Navy participate in the parade with all their finery and official decorations to showcase their strength. The President of India, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces, takes the salute and addresses the nation. A different float that highlights an aspect of its culture represents each Indian state.
This year, the main theme of the Parade will be women’s empowerment. A special all-women marching contingent from all 3 forces will participate in the parade.
Name of State Guest of Honor for Republic Day celebration 2015
Since 1950, India has been inviting head of government or states as State Guest of Honor for Republic Day celebrations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke the news on Twitter, saying, “This Republic Day, we hope to have a friend over…invited President Obama to be the 1st US President to grace the occasion as Chief Guest.”
This Republic Day, we hope to have a friend over…invited President Obama to be the 1st US President to grace the occasion as Chief Guest.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 21, 2014
And Obama's acceptance on PM Modi's invite is seen as an effort by the United States to forge new global partnership with India.
.@narendramodi: President Obama looks forward to celebrating Republic Day in New Delhi with you: http://t.co/70cQ7rpppf
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 21, 2014
It is confirmed that, US President, Barack Obama would be the chief guest on this year, 2015 Republic Day celebration of India on 26th of January in New Delhi.
It has also been confirmed that US President, Barack Obama would visit the Taj Mahal (a world class Indian heritage) during his visit to India on Republic Day 2015. The date of Taj Mahal visit has been scheduled on a day later to the Republic Day means 27th of January.
Former US diplomat Nicholas Burns gave a quick reaction over this development saying that 'Obama's India visit will start a new chapter of Indo-US ties', as quoted by an English news channel.
As per sources, the decision to invite the US President Barack Obama was taken by PM Modi himself who decided to go beyond the MEA's list of potential invitees to seek to scale up the Republic Day celebrations by turning the event into a major diplomatic outreach.
Terming PM Modi's US visit as "extraordinarily successful", a top official in the Obama administration had said that US-India relationship has come "a remarkable distance".
"We've just had the extraordinarily successful visit of Prime Minister Modi here to the United States, and an agenda that is working across virtually every issue of importance to us with India that we're carrying forward," Anthony Blinken, nominee for US Deputy Secretary of State, told Senators during his confirmation hearing today.
The invitation to Obama comes weeks after PM Modi's hugely successful visit to the US. Modi and Obama also met on the sidelines of G20 summit in Brisbane on Nov 14. Obama had called Modi a "man of action."
Some interesting facts about Republic Day Parade 2015:
This will be the 66th Independence Day Celebration in 2015.
This year State guest to witness the parade march will be Mr. Barack Obama (President of USA).
The main theme of the Parade will be women’s empowerment. A special all-women marching contingent from all three forces will be a special feature.
The date was chosen owning to historic fact that on in 1929, Indian National congress adopted 26th January as the Indian Independence Day (first was celebrated on 26th January 1930).
This is a golden opportunity for all citizens of the world to anticipate and experience the rich, diverse culture of India and to observe the military strength of the soft Indian nation.
Do watch live Republic Day Parade on 26th Jan 2015, 0800 Hrs. (IST). You will surely enjoy it. Share your thoughts in comment.
Republic Day of India - Monday, January 26, 2015!
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