In a salute to the world's largest democracy, Indian expatriates in the UAE began celebrating their country’s 70th Republic Day of India on Saturday morning.

At the Indian consulate in Dubai, hundreds gathered for the celebrations, with Consul General of India in Dubai Vipul hoisting the tricolour flag at the Indian Consulate in Dubai.

The Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950. The country is marking its 70th Republic Day today, Saturday, January 26, 2019.

The Constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949, and came into effect on 26 January 1950 with a democratic government system, completing the country's transition towards becoming an independent republic.

In New Delhi, the celebrations include a display for artillery weapons recently inducted in the army, an all-women army contingent and 22 tableaux showcasing the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

What is Republic Day
Republic Day honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect. The Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950. The Constitution replaced the Government of India Act as the governing document of India.

SOURCE : GULFNEWS