India’s First Republic Day: A Historic Celebration of Unity and Sovereignty

The first Republic Day celebration of India, held on January 26, 1950, marked a momentous occasion in the country’s history as it transitioned into a Sovereign Democratic Republic. Unlike the grand parades witnessed today at Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath), the inaugural celebration unfolded at the Irwin Amphitheatre, a 1930s-era structure later renamed the National Stadium. … Read more