Why was January 26 chosen as Republic Day

India has since January 26 1950 marked the day as Republic Day

The Constitution came into effect on that day, but it was prepared way before the chosen date

Here is why January 26 was chosen as Republic Day

On January 26 1930 the Poorna Swarah declaration was officially promulgated beginning the final phase of India’s freedom struggle

On December 19 1929 at the Lahore Session of the INC passed the historic Poorna Swaraj

The declaration of Independence was officially promulgated on January 26 1930

The Congress on that day urged Indians to come out and celebrate independence

The Indian Tricolour was hosted across the country and patriotic songs were sung

From 1930 until India finally got Independence in 1947, January 26 was celebrated as Independence Day or Poorna Swaraj Day

When the leaders had to decide on a day to promulgate India’s new Constitution, January 26 was thought to be apt