Republic Day honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950 replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India. The Constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950 with a democratic government system, completing the country's transition
- Significance: Inception of the Constitution of India
- Celebrations: Parades, distribution of sweets in schools, speeches and cultural dances
- Observed by: India
- Observances: Republic Day Celebrations
India is celebrating its 74th Republic Day this year. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the President of Egypt, is the chief guest for the parade on January 26. He reached India on Wednesday and said it's a "great privilege to be a guest of honour and participate in India's glorious national day"
In this regard, flag hoisting and cultural events were organised in all Panchayats of Block Kralpora District Kupwara Jammu and Kashmir.