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Why do we celebrate Republic Day on 26 January?

Here we are listing the facts and information about why we celebrate Republic Day on January 26.
Pompa Sen
Republic Day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India on January 26, 1950.
The constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950.
The Constitution of India came into effect, and the country became a sovereign state, declaring it a republic.
The Assembly held its first session on December 9, 1946.
After a year, the Constitution was adopted.
The drafting Committee of the Constitution headed by Dr BR Ambedkar.
On November 25, 1949, in his final speech to the Constituent Assembly, Dr B R Ambedkar remarked about the potential and pitfalls of life after January 26, 1950.
In 1930, the Indian National Congress proclaimed Purna Swaraj, or freedom from colonial rule, on the very same day.
Every year on the Republic Day our brave soldiers are awarded Paramvir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Vir Chakra, given by the President of India.
On the eve of Republic Day, the President of India distributes Padma Awards to the civilians of India every year.
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