Have you ever wondered why the Prime Minister does not hoist the tricolor on January 26, let us know the main reason for this.
In India, the tricolor is hoisted only on Independence Day (15 August) and Republic Day (26 January). In such a situation, have you ever thought that on August 15, the Prime Minister hoists the flag from the Red Fort. If we do the same thing on 26th January, on this day, not the Prime Minister but the President hoists the flag on Republic Day. Do you know the main reason behind this? If not, today we are going to tell you the reason for it.
Why is 26 January special
This year we are going to celebrate 74th Republic Day. This day commemorates the coming into force of the Constitution of India. The Constitution of India was implemented on 26 January 1950. 26 January is very special for Indians. In such a situation, a huge parade is organized in the capital Delhi on this day and the constitutional head President hoists the flag.
Why doesn’t the Prime Minister hoist the tricolor on 26 January?
India became independent from the British on 15 August 1947. At that time the head of the country used to be the Prime Minister. Because of this, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had hoisted the flag on the Red Fort that day.
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know the reason
Whereas, on 24 January 1950, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was sworn in as the President and he also became the constitutional head of the country. For this reason, the President of the country hoists the flag on 26 January. This day is very special for Indians.
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the venue
Talking about the venue, the main event of Republic Day is organized at Rajpath and the President unfurls the flag. If we do the same thing about Independence Day, then on this occasion the main program is organized at the Red Fort located in the capital Delhi.
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