Republic Day 2024, difference between flag unfurling and flag hoisting in 26 January: There is a lot of confusion among many people regarding Republic Day on 26 January and Independence Day on 15 August. Let us tell you that Republic Day (Republic Day) is celebrated on 26 January. The Constitution was implemented in India on 26 January 1950, while 15 August has been dedicated in the name of independence because on this day India got freedom from the chains of slavery. We tell you special things about the difference between these two days…
flag hoisting and flag hoisting
The national flag remains tied aloft on 26 January i.e. Republic Day. It is simply hoisted. This is the reason why it is not called flag hoisting but flag unfurling. Whereas on 15th August i.e. Independence Day, the national flag is pulled up and then hoisted. In fact, on the day India got independence, the British Government took down its flag and hoisted the Indian tricolor, hence every year on 15th August, the tricolor is pulled up and then hoisted. This process is called flag hoisting.
Difference between flag hoisting and flag hoisting on Republic Day and Independence Day
The flag is hoisted from the Red Fort on Independence Day. Whereas the flag is hoisted on Rajpath on Republic Day.
Prime Minister and President
In the main program on the occasion of Republic Day, the President of the country hoists the tricolor and salutes it. At the same time, in the main program to be organized on 15th August, the Prime Minister hoists the flag.
Why does the President hoist the flag only on 26 January?
The Prime Minister is the political head of the country while the President is the constitutional head. The Constitution of the country came into force on January 26, 1950. Before that there was neither a Constitution nor a President in the country. For this reason, every year on 26 January the President hoists the national flag.
74th or 75th Republic Day
This year will be the 75th Republic Day of independent India. If you are still confused then let us understand the mathematics behind it. Since the country’s Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950, it was the first Republic Day. Technically this day was the country’s first Republic Day on 26 January 1950. After this, 26 January 1951 will be India’s second Republic Day and the first anniversary of the Republic.
Where was Republic Day celebrated for the first time in India
For the first time in India, Republic Day was celebrated on 26 January 1950 at the Irwin Stadium located in front of the Old Fort of Delhi. Where Delhi Zoo is built today. Yes, you heard it right. In the year 1950, the Republic Day parade was taken out in Irwin Stadium. It is said that three thousand military personnel and more than 100 aircraft participated in this parade.
What is the theme of Republic Day 2024?
The theme of this year’s Republic Day Parade is “India-Mother of Democracy” and “Developed India”. For now, let us tell you that preparations for Republic Day are almost complete across the country.