1. January 26 was chosen as Republic Day because it was on this day in 1930 that the Indian National Congress proclaimed Purna Swaraj from British rule
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2. Writing the Constitution of India was not a quick process. It took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to complete
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3. The original Constitution was handwritten, not printed. It was calligraphed by Prem Behari Narain Raizada in English and Hindi
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4. The original copies are stored in helium-filled cases inside Parliament Library, with decorated pages
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5. The first parade in 1950 wasn't at Rajpath. It took place at Irwin Stadium (now Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium)
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6. The first chief guest of Republic Day was Indonesia's President Sukarno in 1950
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7. In 1952, formal celebrations were skipped following the death of King George VI
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8. The Beating Retreat ceremony, held on January 29, marks the end of Republic Day celebrations