Republic Day 2026: Kartavya Path Celebrations and Significance of India's Constitution
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News18•27-01-2026, 21:55
Republic Day 2026: Kartavya Path Celebrations and Significance of India's Constitution
- •India's 77th Republic Day in 2026 commemorates the Constitution's enactment on January 26, 1950, establishing India as a sovereign, democratic republic.
- •The date January 26 was chosen to honor the 1930 Purna Swaraj declaration by freedom fighters.
- •Dr. B.R. Ambedkar chaired the drafting committee, which took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to create the world's longest written constitution.
- •The Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi showcases India's military might, cultural diversity, and technological advancements.
- •The 2026 Republic Day Parade theme is 'Vande Mataram', marking 150 years since Bankim Chandra Chatterjee composed India's National Song.
Why It Matters: Republic Day celebrates India's Constitution and sovereignty, highlighted by the Kartavya Path parade and patriotic themes.
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