January 26, 1950 is a red letter day in the history of modern India. On this day, India was declared a sovereign democratic republic. Since that date, January 26, is celebrated as our Republic day each year. Sovereign means a country that is internally supreme and externally without any outside control. Democracy means a government of the people, by the people and for the people. In a Republic, head of state, is elected by people's representatives.
The Constitution of India was also given effect on January 26, 1950. Recall on January 26, 1930, the AICC at its Lahore session held under the president ship of late Jawaharlal Nehru pledged that India's aim is puma swaraj that is complete independence from foreign rule.
Republic Day reminds us of our long freedom struggle and martyr's sacrifices towards the goal of Indian independence. The day is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm and
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