First Republic Day speech by President Dr. Rajendra Prasad (excerpts)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad gave more than one speech on the historic day, here are the excerpts: “It is a great day for our country. India has had a long and…
First Republic Day: India became a Republic on January 26, 1950 amidst rejoicings, fanfare of trumpets, and booming of guns
Journalist and Freedom Fighter, Sailen Chatterjee recalls January 26, 1950 As a journalist freedom fighter, I had the unique privilege of witnessing historic scenes of popular rejoicing at the dawn…