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INDIAN HISTORY
Republic day is
an important
landmark in
Indian history.
On January
26th each year,
Indians celebrate
the Constitution
of India coming
into force in
1950.
l Placing Wreaths at Amar
Jawan Jyoti: Our honourable
Prime Minister, accompanied
140 by Heads of Indian Army,
Navy and Air Force, places
wreaths and pays tribute to all
soldiers who sacrificed their
lives for freedom, at Amar
Jawan Jyoti.
l ‘The 21 gun salute’: The 21
gun salute’ is the firing of the
21 canons and rifles to honour
the navy and military of our
country, on the auspicious
occasion of Republic day.
l Beating Retreat ceremony:
The Republic Day
celebrations continue for four
days that is, from 26th Jan to
29th Jan. On the final day, the
‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony is
organized at the Vijay Chowk.
It involves many activities like
arriving of president of India,
unfurling of our national flag,
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singing of national anthem
and playing of different tunes
by military bands.
l Inviting a chief guest:
Each year, the Republic
Day celebrations involve
the president of India and
an official chief guest that
is, the head of state of any
foreign country. Countries like
France and Bhutan had the
greatest privilege of providing
the chief guest for Indian
Republic Day for four times.
The very first chief guest at
the Republic Day Celebration
of