10 Facts about Republic Day parade
- Republic Day became a national holiday in India after the first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, hoisted the flag on January 26, 1950.
- The first Republic Day’s chief guest was Indonesian President Sukarno.
- Each year, a global leader attends the parade. For 2024, it’s Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, President of Egypt.
- The planning for Republic Day starts in July, a year in advance.
- Participants train for around 600 hours for the event.
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- Every participating soldier undergoes thorough checks, including their arms and weapons.
- The 2024 parade will feature floats from various states and union territories like Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka.
- Gunshots are fired in sync with the national anthem, one at the start and another after 52 seconds.
- This ceremony occurs on January 29, rooted in a tradition from the 1600s.
- The 2024 parade will include two all-women contingents from the defense forces.
- Rajpath, earlier known as Kingsway and now Kartavya Path, has been the parade venue since 1955.
Top 30 Facts about Republic Day: Points for 26 January Speech
Every year, Republic Day is celebrated on 26th January. This year in 2024, we will be celebrating the 75th Republic Day of India. The constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950. Below are some of the interesting facts about Republic Day that you can add to your Republic Day speech to get first prize.