Republic Day is a remarkable day in the history of India when finally the Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950. This year marks the 70th Republic Day of India. It was this day when the country’s transformation towards becoming independent had begun. It is a moment of pride that our country has a mark on the global map in almost all streams of popularity known for its culture. India has excelled in technological and economic aspects as well.
The entire nation comes alive with patriotic fervor on this day. This historic occasion becomes a national festival with the involvement of people from all over the country. The day symbolizes the unity of the nation as it brings together people from different walks of life regardless of caste, creed or religions and regions to the unity of the nation as it brings together people from different walks of life regardless of caste, creed or religions and regions to celebrate this day. A renowned social reformer, politician and jurist, Ambedkar is called the Father of Indian Constitution. He was appointed Chairman of the Drafting Committee of Constituent Assembly on August 29, 1947.
Ambedkar emphasized on religious, gender and caste equality, and introduced the reservation system in the Constitution of India to create a social balance amongst the classes. It was finally two and half years later on January 26, 1950, when the Indian constitution came into effect making India one of the biggest democracies in the world. It was on this day that India was declared as a sovereign socialist, secular, democratic republic.
The Constitution lays down a broad framework of the fundamental, political code, structure, powers, procedures and duties of all Government Institutions and also states the fundamental rights and duties of all citizens of India.
Mary Pinheiro (Ward 3)