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The guest country is often chosen on the basis of strategic, economic and political interests. French President Emmanuel Macron was the chief guest at the celebrations that marked India's 75th Republic Day. [17] [18] In 2025, Indonesian president Prawobo Subianto is the chief guest of the Republic day. [citation needed]
Since 1950, India has been hosting head of state or government of another country as the state guest of honor for Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.During 1950–1954, Republic Day celebrations were organized at different venues (like Irwin Amphitheatre, Kingsway, Red Fort and Ramlila Maidan).
The new government headed by Indira Gandhi was sworn on 24 January 1966 (only two days before the Republic Day). [58] 5. ^ For the first time, the President of India (Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan) could not take the salute at the Republic Day parade due to ill-health. [59] Zahir Shah arrived on 28 January. [60] 6. ^ Attended only the Beating ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 26 January 2025. Public holiday celebrated on 15 August "15 August 1947" and "August 15, 1947" redirect here. For other uses, see August 1947 § August 15, 1947 (Friday). The flag of India hoisted at the Red Fort in Delhi ; hoisted flags are a common sight on Independence Day. Observed by India Type ...
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The Constitution of India came into force, and India declared itself a Republic on 26 January 1950, a day thereafter celebrated annually as Republic Day in India. The Constitution had been drafted by the Constituent Assembly headed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar which was set up when India gained its independence from the British in 1947.
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Ultra runner Zainul Abideen set the record for the longest tiranga run of India by running 555 km Prayagraj to Moradabad on the occasion of Independence Day and spread awareness of a clean Ganges. [ 9 ] [ 10 ] The government is facilitating the delivery of a 20 x 30-inch national flag through India Post to every household at a subsidized rate ...