Sunday, 26th January, 2014 Happy Republic Day In India, Republic Day honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into force i.e. 26th January, 1950 replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the g Governing document of India. The Constitution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26th November, 1949 but was adopted on 26th January, 1950 with a democratic government system, completing the countrys transition toward becoming an independent Republic. 26th January was selected for this purpose because it was this day in 1930 when the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the People of India. It is one of three National Holidays in India, other two being Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti. History: India achieved independence from British rule on 15th August, 1947 following the Indian independence movement noted for largely Peaceful Non-violent resistance and Civil disobedience. The independence came through the Indian Independence Act 1947 (10 & 11 Geo 6 c. 30), an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that partitioned British India into the two new independent Dominions of the British Commonwealth (later Commonwealth of Nations): India and Pakistan. India obtained its independence on 15th August, 1947 as a constitutional monarchy with George VI as head of state and the Earl Mountbatten as Governor-general. The country, though, did not yet have a permanent Constitution; instead its laws were based on the modified colonial Government of India Act 1935. On 28th August, 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed to draft a permanent Constitution, with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as Chairman. While Indias Independence Day celebrates its freedom from British Rule, the Republic Day celebrates the coming into force of its Constitution. A draft Constitution was prepared by the Committee and submitted to the Assembly on 4th November, 1947. The Assembly met, in sessions open to public, for 166 days, spread over a period of 2 years, 11 months and 18 days before adopting the Constitution. After many deliberations and some modifications, the 308 members of the Assembly signed two hand-written copies of the document (one each in Hindi and English) on 24th January, 1950. Two days later, it came into effect throughout the Nation. Celebrations: The main Republic Day celebration is held in the National Capital, New Delhi, at the Rajpath before the President of India. On this day, ceremonial Parades take place at the Rajpath, which are performed as a tribute to India. Prior to its commencement, the Prime Minister lays a floral wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, a memorial to unknown soldiers at the India Gate at one end of Rajpath, which is followed by two minutes silence in the memory of unknown soldiers. It is a solemn reminder of the sacrifice of the martyrs who died for the country in the freedom movement and the succeeding wars for the defence of sovereignty of their country. Thereafter he/she reaches the main dais at Rajpath to join other dignitaries, subsequently the President arrives along with the Chief Guest of the occasion. They are escorted on horseback by the Presidents Body Guards. Todays Thoughts: *********** Skills, Knowledge, Abilities & Experiences are useful only if were at the right place at right time, As A Lion in cage is a Dog. And A Dog on the road is a Lion. *********** Its good to sit alone for at least some time everyday.. But when you sit alone, dont sit with Past.. Sit alone to Dream Future. *********** WHEN YOU TURN TO GOD YOU DISCOVER HE HAS BEEN FACING YOU ALL THE TIME. *********** Don’t Think About What You Haven’t Got......” Think About What You Have Got & How To Use It .....” *********** Bridge & Wall are made with Same Material, But Bridge joins People & Wall divides the People ! Choose the Right One...! *********** Early this morning God gave me 3 baskets of: LOVE, HAPPINESS & PEACE OF MIND and told me to share them with A Friend Dear to me. I’m sharing all with YOU... *********** Hare Krishna!
Posted on: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 09:43:59 +0000
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