1. The main parade, led by an army contingent,
was received with applause here as residents
braved the early morning chill to make it to the
Vidhan Sabha Marg to catch a glimpse of the
colorful show.
Governor B.L. Joshi took the salute at the
parade. Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav was
present.
Other than the police and military, students
from different schools also participated in the
parade.
Across the state, the day was celebrated at
district headquarters.

2. Republic Day
Celebrations In
Uttar Pradesh.
A colourful Parade
passing through the
Vidhan Sabha Marg
in Uttar Pradesh.

3. The Hindu Tamil Nadu Governor K.Rosaiah hoisting
the National flag on the occasion of 64th Republic Day
Celebrations at Marina near Gandhi Statue on 26th
January,Saturday.

4. Other Celebrations and Events taking
place on Republic Day.
Activists of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike served free food to
HIV infected children of Samvedhana, an NGO as part of
Republic Day in Mangalore.
At 14:24 IST
13 police officials, including ADGP A.K. Dhull were given
police medals during state level Republic day celebrations
held at Faridabad and Rewari.
The main function was held at Golf Grounds at
Dhanbad,where the deputy
commissioner,Prashant Kumar,hoisted the
national flag.SP, A K Dhan unfurled the
Tricolour at SP office and Divisional Railway
Manager,Sudheer Kumar at Railway grounds.

5. About 5000 people on
bicycles went around
the city of Hyderabad
to spread the
message of solidarity
to mark republic day
on Saturday. Many
people, including
women from multi-
national companies
took part in the rally.

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Republic Day celebrations in College, Schools and various
Institutions.

8. 26th January 10:24 IST
Chief justice A.K. Sikri of the Punjab and Haryana
High Court unfurled the national flag at the high
court premises on Saturday.

9. Chief Justice A.K.Sikri
addresses the people
who have gathered
for the celebrations
at the high court.
A.K.Sikri hoists the flag
and gives a grand
salute while the
national anthem is
being sung.

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11. Republic Day of India is here again and citizens of the country are busy
organizing for the 62nd year of the event. Every year, January 26 is celebrated
as Republic Day in India to honour January 26, 1950 when Constitution of India
came into existence. The Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotism
all over the country. It is the day when India became a Sovereign, Democratic
and Republic country. Today, not only schools & educational institutions but also
Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA), corporate offices and apartment
communities organize events for Republic Day celebration.
R epublic Day Speech is taken as an inspiring speech for every citizen,
youth and children, who are the future of India. Year after year, President of India
addresses the nation on the eve of Republic day. Republic Day Speech
delivered by children in schools or apartment complexes is yet another attraction
where they speak about the day itself, saga of the sacrifice of Indian freedom
struggle and their view on current & future India.

12. Republic Day is celebrated every year on 26 January to commemorate the
date and moment when the Constitution of India came into effect. Although
India attained independence on August 15, 1947 but till 1949 it didn't have
a permanent constitution of its own and instead were functioning under the
laws enacted and implemented by the British. And after many amendments
the Constitution was approved and accepted on November 26, 1949 that
came into force in a full-fledged fashion from on 26 January, 1950. Thus,
Republic Day celebration is the moment to remember the coming of the
Constitution into effect.
India celebrates its Republic Day in colourful and exciting ways. To mark
Republic Day in a memorable and significant way, every year in New Delhi,
capital of India, a grand parade is held that starts from the Raisina Hill in the
neighborhood of the majestic Rashtrapati Bhawan and passes along the
Rajpath thus ending at India Gate. The President, Prime Minister and other
high rank officials of India on this occasion make their presence at Rajpath
to celebrate the occasion. The President unfolds the National flag as soon as
the National Anthem is played and also addresses the nation with Republic
Day speech. Furthermore, the Republic Day parade also includes lively
displays and exhibits India's rich and colouful culture and also brings the
entire nation together. The parade concludes with the flypast by Indian Air Force
jets.

13. On Republic Day, martyrs and heroes who
showed courage and bravery for country's
sake without bothering their own lives is also
remembered and conferred prestigious and
significant awards including Kirti Chakra and
Ashok Chakra are conferred on the event by
the President. Since 1950, for Republic Day
celebrations India has been inviting guests of
high dignitaries of another country as the state
guest of honour.
Not only in New Delhi, but other states also
celebrate Republic Day with great enthusiasm
and in numerous innovative ways. The
Republic Day 2013 will be observed on
Saturday (26 January) and the public offices
and schools will remain closed to celebrate the
significance of the day.

14. The patriotic fervor of the people is witnessed not only in the
programmes and activities but also in the inspirational
Republic Day SMS and Republic Day messages. On this day
people send warm wishes about Republic Day to their dear
ones that lend a festive ambience to the historic occasion.
Short and lovely text messages are also a wonderful way to
spread the importance of the Republic Day.
The festivity of Republic Day concludes officially with the
intriguing Beating Retreat ceremony on the evening of 29th
January. This enthralling ceremony is performed by the
military, the Indian Air Force, India Navy and India Army in
the Raisina Hills, New Delhi, in front of the President of India
as the Chief Guest.