Here is a video on some amazing Facts about this special day. Watch, like and share it with the feeling of Patriotism and take pride in being an Indian. <br />Jai Hind!<br /><br />Hey friends! It is a moment of pride for us to celebrate our Republic Day.<br />On this day, the Constitution of India came into force, making India, a republic.<br /><br />Do you know what Republic means?<br />Being Republic means that we can choose our own President<br /><br />Do you know who framed India’s Constitution?<br />Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar started drafting our constitution & is known as ‘The Father of India’s Constitution.<br /><br />Believe it or not! <br />• But our constitution is the longest in the whole world <br />• It took almost three years to be completed<br />• There are 2 original copies of our constitution in Hindi and English<br />• preserved in a Helium-filled case in our Parliament<br /><br />Do you know why we chose 26th January to celebrate our Republic Day?<br />On this day in 1930, the Indian National Congress declared India’s Independence and to honour this date, Republic Day is celebrated on 26th January every year.<br /><br />Do you know when was the first Republic Day Parade held?<br />The first republic day parade like we see it today was held at Rajpath in the year 1955. 5 years after we became a republic. <br /><br />Did you know Republic Day is not just a one day celebration but lasts for 3 days which ends with ‘The Beating Retreat’ Ceremony.<br />Also, do you know that a Christian hymn ‘Abide with Me’ is played during the ceremony.<br />Do you know why it is played?<br />Because it was Gandhi Ji’s favourite.<br /><br />To celebrate our Republic Day, each year a grand parade takes place at the Rajpath, before the President of India.<br />We wish you a very HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY!<br />www.shemrock.com<br />
