Events News Desk !!! Republic Day is celebrated every year on 26 January with great pomp across the country. This day is a symbol of the implementation of the Constitution of India, which made the country a republic in the year 1950, but have you ever wondered why this historical parade is held only in Delhi and where did this parade start? Let’s take a look at its history and importance.
The first Republic Day parade in India was held on 26 January 1950. The parade took place at Irwin Stadium (now Major Dhyanchand National Stadium). At that time the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy personnel presented a spectacular sample of their strength and performance.
Then in the year 1955, the Republic Day Parade was shifted to Rajpath (now Duty Path). Since then, this parade is organized on duty route every year, where army troops show their strength and discipline to the countrymen by stepping into the rhythm.
The tradition of inviting the chief guest on Republic Day began in 1950 itself. The then Indonesian President Sukarno became the chief guest at India’s first Republic Day celebrations. Under this tradition, every major foreign leader is invited to attend the Republic Day celebrations every year. This time also Indonesia President Prabovo Subiano will attend the Republic Day Parade as the chief guest.
The main objective of the Republic Day parade is to introduce the countrymen with the strength, defense preparations and diversity of Indian culture. On this day the parade is performed by military equipment and vehicles, showing that the Indian Army is fully prepared to face any emergency.
Apart from this, tableaux of various states are also extracted in the Republic Day parade, which show the cultural diversity and uniqueness of the country. The special feature of the Republic Day parade is that it respects the Indian Constitution and the cultural heritage of the country, along with it, it also becomes a symbol of unity and integrity.
