Republic Day Of Republic Of India: Richin John Koshy 2020

 1 st Republic Day Celebration 1950

1. On January 26, 1950 India became a Republic at 10:18 am.
2. A few minutes later, at 10:24 am Dr. Rajendra Prasad was sworn in as the first President of India
3. The first Constitution of India was handwritten in Hindi and in English. It was signed by the members of the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950. These copies are still preserved in the Parliament’s library and are one of the significant relics of independent India.
4. Between 1950 and 1954, India did not have a fixed venue for the Republic Day celebration. Initially it was held in Red Fort, then National Stadium, then in Kingsway Camp, and then in Ramlila ground. Finally in 1955, Rajpath was chosen as the permanent venue. This was the first Republic Day parade.
5. The members of the Constituent Assembly also adopted the National Anthem – Jana Gana Mana – on January 24, 1950. It was written by Rabindranath Tagore in Bengali and later translated into Hindi.

Richin John  Koshy: Republic Day 2020 at the Wagah Border 

Born On The Indian Republican Side With The Constitution 

Richin on the Indian side 

Facing My Back Towards The Pakistani Side 

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