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Celebration of Republic Day of India on 26 January 2023 Celebration of Republic Day of India on 26 January 2023

Celebration of Republic Day of India on 26 January 2023

Embassy of India

Belgrade

Press Release

Celebration of Republic Day of India on 26 January 2023

 

The Embassy of India India in Belgrade celebrated the 74th Republic Day of India on 26 January 2023 to commemorate the coming into force of the Constitution of India on 26 January, 1950.

On the occasion, Ambassador of India H.E. Mr. Sanjiv Kohli hoisted the national flag of India at an event held in the morning of 26 January, 2023 at the Embassy premises and read out the address of Hon’ble President of India. Members of the Indian community and many Serbian friends of India joined the celebration.

India chose 26 January as the official enactment date of the constitution’s promulgation in recognition of the Purna Swaraj (complete self-rule) declaration of independence from British rule. With the enactment of the constitution, India was officially known as the Republic of India - a “sovereign socialist secular democratic republic” that “secures to all its citizens justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity,” according to its Preamble.

The main event of Republic Day was celebrated today at Rajpath in Delhi with parade by Indian armed forces showcasing India's Defence Capability including display of India’s rich cultural & historical heritage.

 

Belgrade
26 January 2023