Republic Day 2024: India is all set to celebrate its 75th Republic Day on January 26, 2024, honoring the historic date when the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950, replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India. 

Republic Day commemorates the historic moment when India officially became a republic. On this day in 1950, the Indian Constitution, which had been adopted by the Constituent Assembly on January 26, 1950, came into force.

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The theme for 75th Republic Day 2024 is women-centric – Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Bharat – Loktantra ki Matruka’

Top attraction of Republic Day 2024 

The top attraction of Republic Day 2024 will be a spectacular display of sarees from different states and union territories of India in the form of ‘Anant Sutra’.

On Republic Day 2024, the Ministry of Culture will showcase the ‘Anant Sutra’ – The Endless Thread’ textile installation at Kartavya Path. It will be installed behind the spectators seated in the enclosures.

As many as 1,900 sarees and drapes from every corner of the country, mounted at a height with wooden frames along the Kartavya Path. It will have QR codes that can be scanned to know the details about weaving and embroidery arts used in it.

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This top attraction of displaying sarees at Republic Day 2024 is a tribute to India’s women and weavers of India.

Meanwhile, expressing her views on ‘Anant Sutra,’ Union Minister of State for Culture & External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi said, “The people of this country have strengthened the thread of national unity and integrity. There is a profound meaning behind naming the exhibition ‘Anant Sutra’.” 

Republic Day is not only a patriotic occasion but also a reminder of the ideals and principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution. It is a day to reflect on the progress made by the country and renew the commitment to uphold the values of democracy, justice, liberty, and equality.