Republic Day (26th of January) is a special day for India, celebrated annually as a National Festival all over India to commemorate and honor the day when the Constitution of India came into force (26 January 1950) as the governing document of India.
The country is celebrating its 70th Republic Day today - a day that honours the Constitution of India. Today, over 1.2 billion Indians are celebrating the country's military might across land, seas and air. Several states are also showcasing tableaus depicting their unique heritage. To mark the occasion, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been invited as the Chief Guest for this Republic Day. Greeting the nation on the eve of Republic Day, President Ramnath Kovind on Friday said that the Republic Day "reaffirm our commitment to liberty, fraternity and equality across our society".
