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The Dandi March serves as a reminder that peaceful protest can be a potent weapon against injustice and oppression The 1980s film ‘Mard’ immortalised a poignant scene that encapsulates the essence of patriotism, rebellion, and sacrifice in Indian cinematic history. In this scene, the
Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru willingly laid down their lives for their motherland as they wanted to inspire their brethren through their sacrifice. They were all less than 25 years old when they died for Bharat
Prasad was about to address a peace gathering when violence erupted.
The birth of the Republic of India was celebrated at the Irwin Amphitheatre, rather than Rajpath. On January 26, 1950, India became a Sovereign Democratic Republic, with Dr. Rajendra Prasad as the first President. The celebrations included a ceremonial parade at the Amphitheatre, with 15,000 people in attendance. The day was marked by pomp and pageantry, with the president's procession through the streets of Delhi
Iconic public buildings, parks and railway stations dazzled with lights on the night of January 26, 1950 turning the capital city into a 'fairyland'.