Why should we celebrate republic day



January 26 is around the corner. For many of us, the plan is simple: wake up late, watch the parade on TV for ten minutes (especially the bike stunts and jets), and then enjoy the holiday. Maybe order some good food.

​But pause for a second. Have you ever wondered why we actually celebrate it? Independence Day (August 15) is when the British left. So, what is this January 26 drama?

​Let’s decode it.

​Whatever is "Republic"?

​Simple language mein samjho: Republic means the Public is the King.

​Think about it carefully. On August 15, 1947, we kicked the British out. We had a blank paper in our hands to write our future.

​We could have written anything.

We could have written a rulebook saying, "This one strong leader is now the King for life," or "Only rich people can decide the future." Many countries did exactly that—they got freedom but wrote rules that turned them into dictatorships (like North Korea).

​But we didn't. On 26th January 1950, our Constitution (Samvidhan) came into power. We chose the hard path. We wrote a book that told the world: "In India, no King's son will automatically become King. The leader will be chosen by the people."

​So, Republic Day isn't just about having a rulebook; it’s about the specific choice we made in that book. We chose democracy over dictatorship.

​What if we were NOT a Republic?

​Just close your eyes and imagine if India never became a Republic.

  • ​Your Vote = Zero Value: Actually, you wouldn't even have a vote. Someone sitting in a high castle would decide who runs your city and your country.
  • ​No "Freedom of Speech": You know how we tweet, make memes, and question the government openly? If we weren't a Republic with a strong Constitution, one wrong tweet could land you in jail without a trial.
  • ​Fixed Destiny: In a non-republic setup, a farmer's son stays a farmer, and a minister's son becomes a minister. Your talent wouldn't matter; your surname would.
  • ​Rule of Power, not Law: Today, even the richest billionaire has to stand in front of the same court as a common man (at least on paper, that's the law!). Without the Constitution, the rich and powerful would literally own the law.

​Basically, without being a Republic, we would be subjects (praja), not citizens (nagrik). Huge difference!

​Look at the Neighbors and the World

​We take our freedom for granted. But look at countries that are not true republics or are struggling to become one.

​There are places in the world today where:

  • ​People cannot choose their leader. One family rules for 50-60 years.
  • ​Women are told what to wear and where to go by the government.
  • ​The military controls everything, and the common public lives in fear.
  • ​If you protest, you disappear.

​In those countries, young people like us are fighting and dying just to get the rights we got for free in 1950. They are struggling for a simple right: to be heard.

Forget about poor countries what about so called progressive nations ?

We often look at the US or UK and think they are the ultimate democracies. But hold on, India pulled off something on January 26 that even they struggled with.
  • ​The UK isn't even a Republic: The United Kingdom (Britain) is a democracy, but it’s not a Republic. They still have a King/Queen as the Head of State. The highest position in the land is reserved for one family. In India, the son of a farmer or a tea-seller can become the President or PM. That is the power of our Republic.
  • ​The US took 100+ years, We took 1 day: The USA is the oldest modern democracy, but when they started, they didn't give voting rights to women or African Americans. It took them centuries of fighting to fix that. ​But India? On Day 1—January 26, 1950—our Constitution said: "Rich or poor, man or woman, educated or uneducated—everyone gets the same vote." ​The world laughed at us. They said, "How can you give power to illiterate villagers? It will fail." But we proved them wrong. We trusted our people more than the "advanced" Western nations trusted theirs.

​The Conclusion?

​This Republic Day, don't just see it as a dry day or a holiday.

​Feel a little proud. We live in a country where we can dream anything, say anything, and become anything. It’s not perfect—we have problems, yes—but we have the power to fix them because we are a Republic.

​So, when you see the Tiranga unfurl this time, remember: It’s not just a flag; it’s your guarantee card for freedom.

​Happy Republic Day! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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