Republic Day 2025: Why This Year Marks India's 76th Celebration

Republic Day 2025: Why This Year Marks India's 76th Celebration

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Republic Day 2025: Republic Day is celebrated every year to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution, which transformed India into a democratic republic. The Constitution replaced the British Raj's Government of India Act of 1935. Republic Day marks the day the Constitution came into effect, with the first official ceremony taking place on January 26, 1950. Each year, the Republic Day parade is held at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26. However, there is some confusion this year about whether it is the 76th or 77th Republic Day celebration.

76th Republic Day

The confusion around how milestones like Republic Day anniversaries are counted is common, especially for significant national events. Many are unsure whether this year marks the 76th or 77th Republic Day of India.

To clarify, anniversaries are counted based on the completion of a year. India first celebrated Republic Day in 1950, so the second celebration was in 1951, the third in 1952, and so on. In 2025, India will celebrate its 76th Republic Day, as it has completed 75 full years (1950–2025) as a democratic republic. The 76th Republic Day marks the start of India’s 76th year as a republic. The confusion arises when people mistakenly add an extra year while calculating.

What is the theme and who is the guest?

The Republic Day celebration features a spectacular cultural parade each year, highlighting India’s diversity. This year’s theme, Swarnim Bharat – Virasat aur Vikas (Golden India – Heritage and Development), emphasizes India’s rich cultural heritage and its ongoing journey of progress.

Additionally, each year a chief guest, typically a president or prime minister, is invited to attend the event. This year, the chief guest is Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

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