64th Republic Day Of India-2013!

The Republic of India has completed 63 glorious years today. The 64^th Republic Day has been celebrated across the country with the main spectacular parade function in the national Capital of India, New Delhi. Honorable President of India, Pranab Mukherjee took the customary 21-gun salute and ceremonially unfurled the national tricolor for the first time after being elected into the top post. The chief guest of the function was the King of Bhutan. The great martyrs of the Indian struggle for independence were remembered with the Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh paying homage to unknown heroes. All of the three wings of the Indian Defense forces showcased their strength and the most advanced and latest technological equipments and capabilities. Beautiful tableaux from 19 states of India had been presented highlighting the unity amidst diversity. Huge crowds braved the winter chill and filled in this historical treat of a magnificent display of India’s rich cultural heritage and military might.

On this day of January 26 in 1950 the Constitution of India came into force and made the largest democracy of the world into a vibrant Republic of the Indian States.

We wish all of you a very meaningful and happy Republic Day. We hope India would be rid of all evils like terror, corruption, crimes against women and factionalism in the coming months. Peace, harmony and safety must adorn the great country as the most essential ornaments. Let the colors of the Republic Day be the true colors of India cutting across the myriad ethnic, religious, cultural and linguistic varieties.

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