The Republic Day
@Jayendra48 (1)
January 25, 2017 9:06am CST
The first Republic Day was celebrated in 1950, three years after we attained independence.
- President Sukarno of Indonesia was the first chief guest at the R-Day celebrations held on January 26th, 1950.
- On January 26, 1950, the first President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad took oath at Durbar Hall of government house.
- Republic Day is not just a one-day celebration. The celebrations are spread over 3-days and end with the Beating Retreat on January 29.
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