Republic Day of India: January 26 is celebrated as the Republic Day of India. It commemorates the day the Indian Constitution came into effect. While the Constitution had been adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, it came into effect on January 26, 1950. This day was specifically chosen because it was on January 26, 1929, that the declaration for Purna Swaraj had been proclaimed by the Indian National Congress.

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History of Republic Day

When India attained Independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, India did not have its own Constitution and thus, had no option but to continue running on British policies. However, since British policies were made to oppress the countrymen, following the policies for long would render the struggle for freedom useless. As a result, after several meetings between leaders, a drafting committee was constituted under the chairmanship of Dr BR Ambedkar.

The herculean task of drafting the Constitution and subsequent amendments took two years, but finally, the Constitution was prepared and adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, which is known as Constitution Day. On January 24, 1950, 308 members of the Constituent Assembly signed two hand-written copies of the Constitution, one each in Hindi and English, and two days later, on January 26, it came into effect. On the same day, the first President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad, took the oath of office, and the Constituent Assembly became the Parliament of India in accordance with the Constitution.

Some facts about Republic Day

The Indian Constitution is the longest written constitution in the world, containing 444 articles.

The first Republic Day parade at Rajpath was held in 1955. Before that, the parades had taken place at erstwhile Irwin Stadium, Red Fort, Ramlila Ground and Kingsway.

During the hoisting of the National Flag by the President of India on the Republic Day, a 21-gun salute is given to the President as well as the Tricolour.

The original copies of the Indian Constitution are preserved in the Parliament House Library in helium-filled cases.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pravinbhai Ramanbhai Patel - Gaam Varad India, Born in Rhodesia, June 9th 1954 Residing in Killeen,TX. Pravinbhai passed on Jan 22nd 2020. A loving husband, son, brother, father, and grandfather. No words can express the pain and sorrow of this passing.

          Pravinbhai is survived by:

            Parents - Ramanbhai Patel Gaam Varad & Gangaben Patel Gaam Ruva 

            Wife - Bhavnaben Patel Gaam Nizar 

Sons - Vipul & Tosha Patel (daughter in law ) Mason & Malia (Grand kids) Austin TX 

Amit & Divya(Daughter in law) Patel Houston TX

             Premal  Patel Austin TX 

Sisters - Bharatiben & Jitubhai Vidyalanker Phoenix Arizona 

Purnimaben & Navinbhai Kubar  Mesa Arizona

                 Ushaben & Sudhirbhai Patel  Wilson North Carolina

Bhagwattiben & Dilipbhai Patel Los Angeles California 

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FUNERAL AND PRAYERS WILL BE HELD AT

      Prayer on Friday 24th from 6pm - 7pm & Funeral on Saturday 25th 10am   
Harper Talasek Funeral Home  500 W Barton Avenue  Temple TX 7650

  For more Information please contact Kamlesh Patel 254-760-2420