Republic Day: The Birth of India’s Own Rules!

My teacher says history is like a story, so today I want to tell the story of Republic Day in India the way I understand it.

Long ago, India was ruled by the British for nearly 200 years. Our freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, and Bhagat Singh fought bravely so that India could be free. Finally, on 15 August 1947, India became an independent country. But even after independence, India did not yet have its own complete set of rules.

So, our leaders decided to make a special book that would guide the country. This book is called the Constitution of India. A group called the Constituent Assembly began writing it in 1946. The main person who led this work was Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, who is known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution.”

It took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to complete the Constitution. It was finally adopted on 26 November 1949. But our leaders chose 26 January as a special day to bring it into effect, because on this date in 1930, Indian leaders had declared "Purna Swaraj," which means complete self-rule.

So, on 26 January 1950, India became a Republic. From that day, the people of India became the real rulers of the nation. The Constitution gave us important rights like freedom, equality, and the right to vote.

Every year, we celebrate this day with flag hoisting, parades, and songs to remember the hard work of our leaders. When I hear this story, I feel proud because Republic Day is not just about celebrations—it is about how India learned to stand on its own with its own laws and values.