76th Republic Day 2025: Like every year, this year also Republic Day is going to be celebrated on 26 January, preparations are going on in the final phase. On the day of Republic Day, everyone shows their devotion to the Indian country. On the occasion of Republic Day, the head of the state is called as the chief guest every year. The chief guests are at the forefront of many formal activities. He is given 'Guard of Honor' before the President of India.
After all, why this type of tradition is played every year and let us know who was the first chief guest of independent India…
Let me tell you that on the occasion of Republic Day, the head of the state is called every year. This time on the occasion of 76th Republic Day, Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto is being called to India as the Chief Guest. It is said that the reason behind starting this tradition actually goes on Republic Day i.e. 26 January 1950. That is, on that day, when the happiness of celebrating Republic Day for the first time, India got rid of the British rule after a long time.
First Republic Day 1950 (Hundred Social Media)
In such a situation, to show India's foreign policy and diplomatic relations and to make the Republic Day very special, the head of the other country was called as the Chief Guest. This tradition is followed every year which presents the policies and integrity of the country.
Let us tell you that the first chief guest was the President of Indonesia, Sukarno, the first chief guest was celebrated on 26 January 1950, Republic Day was celebrated on 26 January 1950. During that time the Republic Day Parade was held in 1950 for the first time in the country. It is said that the stadium named Irwin Amphithiator which has now been Major Dhyanchand Stadium was held in it. The parade was attended by 3 thousand Indian military personnel and more than 100 aircraft. The parade was not held on the occasion of the first Republic Day, which was held in the coming year 1955. During that time, Pakistan Governor General Malik Ghulam Muhammad attended the program as the chief guest in the parade.
