While India is celebrating its 70th Republic Day today, January 26 signifies the unity in diversity and rich cultural heritage of India.

January 26 is celebrated as Republic Day to commemorate the day when the Indian Constitution came to force.

Have a quick look at some of interesting facts about one of the most important events in the country’s history.

Republic Day 2019: Important facts about celebrations

The chief guest was Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of South Africa.

Sukarno, Indonesia’s President, was the first chief guest at the R-Day celebrations held on January 26, 1950.

A majestic flypast by fighter jets of the Air Force, marked the 70th Republic Day celebrations at Delhi’s Rajpath on Saturday.

Over 700 students across the guest countries performed at the event.

113 women from the Border Security Force performed stunts on motorcycles.

Every year, Republic Day is celebrated on January 26 to commemorate the date and moment when the Constitution of India came into effect.

From 1950 to 1954, Republic Day celebrations were organised at different venues(such as Irwin Stadium, Kingsway, Red Fort and Ramlila Grounds).

About Republic Day

The Indian Constitution, adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, came into effect across the country on January 26, 1950. The day on which India adopted its new constitution is known as Republic day.

Prem Behari Narain Raizada wrote the original constitution of India [handwritten form].

However, Dr BR Ambedkar, former Chairman of the Constitution Committee – completed the first draft of India’s Constitution in about 2 years and 11 months.