Republic Day 2023: When, where and how India celebrated its 1st R-Day?
Hindustan TimesIndia marks its Republic Day annually on January 26. Read here: Republic Day 2023: Women officers to lead missile contingent, ride motorcycles Every year, millions of Indians witness the rich tradition, cultural heritage, spectacle of the nation's progress and achievements, in the grand parade. January 26 was chosen as Republic Day since it was on this day that the Indian National Congress declared ‘Purna Swaraj’, opposing the British regime's dominion status in 1929. Read here: Republic Day 2023: How and where to buy tickets for the parade and Beating the Retreat ceremony It took 2 years, 11 months, and 17 days to form the Indian constitution. India celebrated its first republic day with great enthusiasm and grandeur whose preparations began weeks ago.