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As a Proud Citizen of India, We all should be aware of the Reason and Importances of the 2 Most Important Days of Indian History. “Republic Day” and “Independence Day”. Did you Know Difference between Republic Day and Independence Day ? If Yes is the Answer (Expected) Superb. If No, There is No Need to Get Embraced, Read On and you would know it ….

Independence Day : 15th Aug, 1947

1. It is Celebrated on 15th Aug, Every Year.
2. India achieved independence from colonial rule on August 15, 1947.
3. August 15 is, therefore, celebrated every year as the anniversary of our Independence Day.
4. The day is a national holiday in India.
5. The main event takes place in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister hoists the National Flag at the Red Fort and delivers a nationally televised speech from its ramparts.
6. In his speech, he highlights the achievements of his government during the past year, raises important issues and gives a call for further development.
7. With the decision by Britain to withdraw from the Indian subcontinent, the Congress Party and Muslim League agreed in June 1947 to a partition of India along religious lines. Under the provisions of the Indian Independence Act, India and Pakistan were established as independent dominions with predominantly Hindu areas allocated to India and predominantly Muslim areas to Pakistan

Republic Day : 26th Jan, 1950

1. It is Celebrated on 26th Jan, Every Year.
2. After attaining independence, a Constituent Assembly was set up to draft a constitution for the country. This constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950, when India became a Republic. January 26 is, therefore, celebrated as the anniversary of India’s Republic Day.
3. The Republic Day is an occasion to project India’s strengths, its cultural heritage and its sense of unity in diversity.
4. 26th January 1950 is one of the most important days in Indian history as it was on this day the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly sovereign state.
5. The Republic Day of India is a national holiday of India to mark the adoption of the Constitution of India and the transition of India from a British Dominion to a republic on January 26, 1950.

Although India obtained its independence on August 15, 1947, the Constitution of India came into effect only on January 26, 1950. During the transition period from 1947 to 1950, King George VI was the head of country. C. Rajagopalachari served as the Governor-General of India during this period. Following January 26, 1950, Rajendra Prasad was elected as the president of India..

There are 3 National Holidays in India : Two are Listed Above, Lets See How many of you remember the 3rd National Holiday of India.. Answers awaited in Comments.,

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