Republic Day 2018- Lets Solve The Mystery Of This Day

January 26 is celebrated as the Republic Day of India. It was the day the Constitution of India, prepared by drafting committee headed by BR Ambedkar, came into force and replaced the existing Government of India Act,1935. The Constitution was formed taking into consideration the ethnic communities, multiple religions and regional tribes. Thus, completing the journey of becoming a soverign democratic republic.

Ever wondered, if India got freedom on August 15, 1947 why it took 2 years 11 months and 18 days to declare India as republic? On the occasion of 69th Republic Day, let’s solve the mystery.

It may come as a shock, but Indian leaders were in favour of Dominion Status which states that the Monarch of the United Kingdom would continue to be the constitutional head of India.

1927: Bhagat Singh along with few other leaders came forward with ‘complete freedom’ initiative. This idea inspired young Congress leaders including Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhash Chandra Bose.

1928: A resolution was passed by the Indian National Congress for ‘Dominion Status’ but the British rejected the proposal stating that India is not capable for the Dominion Status.

1929: During the Lahore session, the Congress chose Jawaharlal Nehru as the President and demanded for Purna Swaraj i.e. complete independence.

1930: To celebrate the occasion, last Sunday of January (which surprisingly fell on 26th ) was fixed. Hence Independence day was celebrated with Nehru hoisting the flag on the banks of Ravi river in Lahore.

1947: On August 15, India gained complete freedom from the British.

1949: Indian Constitution was formed by November 26. Those part of the first Independence Day celebration (January 26, 1930) came to a decision to celebrate the Republic Day on January 26. Hence, waited for two months for the same. And this is how the Republic Day is celebrated on January 26.