India's First Republic Day: A Historic Dawn of Sovereignty on January 26, 1950
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CNBC TV18•25-01-2026, 19:17
India's First Republic Day: A Historic Dawn of Sovereignty on January 26, 1950
- •January 26, 1950, marked India's transformation into a republic, adopting its own Constitution and severing colonial ties.
- •Dr. Rajendra Prasad was sworn in as India's first president at 10:24 am, replacing the governor general's office.
- •The President's flag, designed by NP Chakravarti, was hoisted, featuring symbols like the Sarnath lion capital and Ajanta elephant.
- •A grand ceremonial drive through New Delhi, including Vijay Chowk and India Gate, showcased the new head of state to thousands.
- •The main public ceremony at Irwin Amphitheatre saw President Prasad unfurl the national flag and take the salute, with Indonesian President Sukarno as chief guest.
Why It Matters: India's first Republic Day on January 26, 1950, marked its full sovereignty and constitutional governance.
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