Power to the people
- POSTED ON: 20 Jan, 2022
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- POSTED BY: Nimi Kurian |Young World | Article by Archana Subramanian
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On January 26, 1950, India woke up with a sense of excitement. The country was to be officially declared a Republic. It was a cold and misty morning in Delhi, as the city prepared for the events that were scheduled. The atmosphere in the Irwin Amphitheatre (now known as Major Dhyan Chand Stadium) was charged. The chief guest was Sukarno, the President of Indonesia. There were to be many performances, including a flypast and an army marching band. At 10.18 a.m. a 31-gun salute at the stadium declared India a Republic. Six minutes later, Dr Rajendra Prasad became the first president. He took the first salute at the parade. Now try this activity to see how much you know about this day.