 26 January is celebrated as republic day as 26 th January 1950 is one of the most important days in Indian history. On this day the constitution of India came into practice and India became a truly independent country as on this day India became a republican unit completely. The country finally comprehended the dream of Mahatma Gandhi and the numerous freedom fighters who, fought for the freedom of the country and while doing their job sacrificed their lives only for the Independence of their country. So, ever since the 26th of January was vindicated a national holiday and has been recognized and observed as the Republic Day of India. The Republic Day is India 's national festival.
The Republic Day is celebrated with great passion and eagerness all over the country, especially in the capital of India , New Delhi . In New Delhi , the celebrations begin with the Presidential to the nation. The starting of this occasion has always been a somber reminder of the sacrifices of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country in the freedom movement and the succeeding wars for the defense of independence of their country. Afterwards, the President moves forward to honor the medals of bravery and courage to the people from the armed forces for their exceptional courage in the field and also the civilians, who have illustrious themselves by their different acts of fearlessness in different situations.
Every year a grand procession (parade) is held in the capital, New Delhi from the Rajghat, along the Vijaypath to signify the importance of this occasion. The different troops of the army, the Navy and the Air force march past in all their robes and official decorations even the horses of the cavalry are nicely caparisoned to go with the occasion. The crème of N.C.C cadets, selected from all over the country regard as it is a nobility to take participation in this occasion. For that they spend many days preparing for the event and no expense is secured to see that every detail is being done carefully, from their practice for the drills, the essential props and their uniforms.
The school children from various schools in the capital also do the same like army people. The nationalistic passion of the people on this day takes the whole country together even in indispensable diversity. Each and every part of the country is symbolized in occasion, which makes the Republic Day the most popular of all the national holidays of India .
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