Write a report for an English newspaper on the Republic Day celebrations held at your college. *

Republic Day celebrations held at my college.

In India, Republic Day is celebrated every year with grandeur. It unites the country as a whole and irrespective of the cast, creed, colour or religion, Indians come together with lots of zeal and fervour. It truly shows the diversity of our country.

The capital city of India, New Delhi, commends it with a magnificent Republic Day Parade that exhibits the might of the Indian Military and the social diversity of our nation. The motorcade starts after the President of India, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed powers, unfurls our national flag. One of the principal elements of the Parade is to honour the martyrs who have forfeited their lives for the country by showing courage in the face of adversity.

On 26 January 1950, three years post-independence, India turned into a secular, sovereign, socialist and a democratic republic. The first meeting of the Indian Parliament was also held on this day. 26th January, additionally saw the swearing-in of India's first president, Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Consequently, this day is vital as it marks the end of the British rule and birth of India as a Republic State.

The most significant and grand parade is held at Rajpath in New Delhi, which exhibits a multi-toned picture of the country's rich social heritage and military ability. This procession is presided over by the President of India. The Prime Minister of India first lays a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, in memory of all people from the military who surrendered their life for the country. Thereafter, 21-gun salute, unfurling of the National Flag and singing of the National Anthem take place.

At our colleges, Republic Day is celebrated with great vigour and enthusiasm. From adorning the educational premises with ribbons and flags to organising functions and events, each and every one observes this day with pride. Apart from that, children and teachers give thought-provoking speeches and essays about the importance of Republic Day are also written by the students.

Finally the function ends with distribution of sweets to all students and singing of national anthem.

Republic day Like every year, this year, also all the students and faculty members of our XYZ School/College had organized a grand program on the occasion of this Republic Day. Everyone was feeling very happy that day because it was a matter of great pride for all of us because on 26 January 1950 the constitution of India came into force and our country, India became a republic. The program started with prayer at 8:00am. After that, parade and flag hoisting took place on the college/school grounds as usual. The Principal of our college/school hoisted the national flag and gave a motivational speech on the topic “Youth Power”. This was followed by some speeches on patriotism and singing the national anthem. Many students also did different types of programs. On that day the campus of our college/school was decorated by the students with charts, models, slogans, poems. Pictures that depict the development of India from independence. All the students were dressed in traditional costumes representing different parts of India. In the end, the program was concluded by distributing sweet boxes to all the students.