26 January: Republic Day Speech
If there’s no water, what’s the use of a river?
If there are no tears, what’s the use of eyes?
If there’s no heart, what’s the use of a heartbeat?
And if we don’t serve our country,
What’s the use of this life?
Respected chief guest, honorable teachers, and my dear fellow citizens,
Wishing you all a very Happy Republic Day. Today is a day of immense pride and joy for every citizen of our country. This day is not only about saluting our tricolor flag but also about understanding the value of our freedom, democracy, and Constitution.
As we all know, today is 26th January, and we are gathered here to celebrate Republic Day. India gained independence from British rule on 15th August 1947. However, it was on 26th January 1950 that our Constitution was implemented, and India became a Republic. Since then, every year, this day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal.
Our country’s Constitution, considered the largest written Constitution in the world, is a symbol of our nation’s diversity and unity. It took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to draft it. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, along with the members of the Constituent Assembly, played a pivotal role in its creation, and he is rightly regarded as the Father of the Indian Constitution.
The importance of Republic Day goes beyond a mere historical event. It is a reminder of the sacrifices made by our great freedom fighters, who gave their lives for our independence. Names like Bhagat Singh, Mahatma Gandhi, Subhas Chandra Bose, Chandrashekhar Azad, and countless other brave individuals continue to inspire us.
After independence, our country has made remarkable progress in fields like science, technology, education, industry, and defense. Achievements such as Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, and hosting the G20 Summit have elevated India’s position globally. However, we must acknowledge that issues such as terrorism, corruption, unemployment, inequality, and environmental pollution still pose challenges.
This Republic Day gives us the opportunity to pledge that we will face these challenges head-on. It is our responsibility to ensure that our country becomes the best in the world.
Today, we are not just here to celebrate, but to take an oath to make our country better.
It is our duty to exercise the rights granted by our Constitution, but equally important is to fulfill our responsibilities. We must strive to maintain the unity and integrity of our nation.
I take immense pride in being a citizen of this great country. We should all be proud of the fact that India is a shining example of unity in diversity. Despite having different religions, languages, and cultures, we all stand united under one flag.
Let us all come together and take a pledge to take our country to new heights.
I would like to conclude my speech with a heartfelt poem:
Don’t ask the world
What our story is.
Our identity is simple—
We are Indians! We are Indians!
Jai Hind, Jai Bharat!
