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Why is the Republic Day of India celebrated on January 26?

Republic Day is one of the most important national festivals in India. It is celebrated with great pomp and show every year. This year marks the 74th Republic Day of India. Republic Day commemorates the spirit of independent India. The country marks it as a national holiday to commemorate the establishment of the Indian Constitution.

Republic Day celebrates the adoption of the Indian Constitution. The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26th January 1950 and was made by the Drafting Committee, headed by Dr BR Ambedkar. The Drafting Committee got rid of 2,400 amendments while debating and deliberating the constitution, out of nearly 7,600 amendments tabled.

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