Why republic day is celebrated

Home India News Entertainment. HT Insight. My Account. Sign in. Sign out. Why is it celebrated? Ans: India has been celebrating Republic Day every year on January 26 to honour the date on which our Constitution came into effect. While India became independent on August 15, , it did not have a permanent written constitution, and the laws in the country were based on an updated version of the British established, Government of India Act However, after a fortnight later on August 29, , a Drafting Committee was appointed for the making of a proper Indian Constitution, with Dr B R Ambedkar as its chairman.

It is celebrated on January 26 as on the same day in , the Indian National Congress made the historical Declaration of Indian Independence Purna Swaraj from the rule of the British. What should we expect at the celebrations of Republic Day ? Signs you are being too strict as a parent. Healthy ways to help your underweight child gain weight. Perfect manscaping tips for millennial men.

When Shruti Haasan openly admitted to undergoing plastic surgery. How to care for your baby's skin the right way. The perfect beauty product for oily skin. Best South Indian beauty secrets. Effective essential oils for sensitive skin. See all results matching 'mub'. Count: We have sent you a verification email. To verify, just follow the link in the message. Updated: Jan 26, , IST. The Constitution of India, which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, , came into effect on January 26, This completed India's movement towards becoming an independent republic with a democratic government system.

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