World in Flux: Tracking India's Ascent to the Top | Prajakta Koli & Dia Mirza Exclusive
India celebrates Republic Day every year on January 26 to commemorate the day the country's Constitution came into effect in 1950. On this day, almost 80 years ago, India transformed from a British dominion into a sovereign, democratic republic, governed by laws framed by its own citizens. India gained independence on August 15, 1947, but it did not immediately become a republic. For over two years, the country continued to function under the Government of India Act, 1935. During this period, the Constituent Assembly worked on drafting a comprehensive Constitution that would reflect India's values, diversity, and democratic aspirations.
