75th Republic Day: Here Are A Few Key Facts | NDTV Profit
India will celebrate it's 75th #RepublicDay on January 26th. Mallica Mishra brings us a few key facts about the day the #Constitution came into effect.
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00:00 India will celebrate its 75th Republic Day on January 26th.
00:04 It's the day the constitution came into effect
00:06 and the country ceased to be a dominion
00:09 in the British Commonwealth of Nations
00:10 and became a republic.
00:13 The five kilometer stretch of the Rajpath,
00:15 now called the Kartavya Path,
00:17 from Vijay Chowk to the major Dhyan Chand National Stadium,
00:20 will witness the Republic Day parade
00:22 and cultural extravaganza, including an air show,
00:26 marches by the armed forces,
00:28 and tableau by states and ministries
00:30 displaying India's culture and achievements.
00:33 Let's look at some interesting facts about India's Republic Day.
00:37 1. The inaugural Republic Day procession in 1950
00:41 was conducted at the major Dhyan Chand Stadium,
00:44 earlier called Irwin Amphitheatre.
00:47 2. India's first president, Rajendra Prasad,
00:50 hoisted the national flag.
00:53 3. Did you know who was the first chief guest
00:55 at India's first Republic Day parade?
00:58 Indonesian President Sukarno.
01:01 4. Pakistan Governor General Malik Ghulam Muhammad
01:05 was the chief guest in 1955,
01:07 the first time the parade was held in Rajpath.
01:11 5. This year, the chief guest is French President Emmanuel Macron.
01:16 This is the sixth time a French leader
01:19 has been bestowed with the honor.
01:21 6. This year's theme is "Mother of Democracy
01:25 and Developed India."
01:26 For the first time, the parade will be heralded
01:29 by 100 women artists playing traditional musical instruments.
01:33 An all-women tri-service contingent
01:36 will also march down the Kartavya Path for the first time.
01:40 7. A single reserve ticket to attend the Republic Day parade
01:43 costs Rs. 500,
01:45 while unreserved tickets are available for Rs. 20 each.
01:49 NDTV Profit extends greetings to its viewers on this occasion,
01:52 wishing you all a very happy Republic Day.
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