Jaunuary 26 was first celebrated as India's Independence Day.
The first Republic Day of India was celebrated 3 years after acquiring independence.
It took 2 years, 11 months and 18 days for constitution of India to be drafted.
Both copes of Indian constitution are handwritten and are available in Hindi and English.
On January 24, 1950, the Constitution of India was signed by 308 assembly members.
The celebration of Republic day goes on till 29th January.
Mahatma Gandhi's favorite hymn ‘Abide With Me' is played during the Republic Day Parade.
Rajpath was the place where Republic Day was first celebrated.