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#RepublicDay2019 These pictures of are from India's first Republic Day. India's constitution came into effect on Republic Day, January 26, 1950. We chose this day for ourselves as it was the anniversary of Purna Swaraj Day, which was held on January 26, 1930. 
#RepublicDay2019 Before the parade begins at Rajpath in central Delhi, the ceremony begins at Amar Jawan Jyoti in India Gate. A reversed rifle on its barrel, crested by a soldier's helmet symbolising the immortal soldier - the ceremony begins with homage to those who died for us
#RepublicDay2019 Amar Jawan Jyoti was constructed in 1971 to commemorate the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers in the Liberation of East Pakistan. Ever since then Prime Ministers (IG being 1st one) have a role to play in RD parades, otherwise it is the President who takes salute
