The Journey of India as a Republic

• Republic Day (26 Jan 1950) marks the commencement of the Constitution of India, completing the transition from colonial rule (15 Aug 1947) to a Sovereign Democratic Republic governed by law and popular will.
• The 2026 commemoration is the 77th Republic Day, themed on 150 years of "Vande Mataram" alongside Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• High-yield for Prelims (Polity static + current) and Mains GS-I (Modern History/Freedom Struggle) & GS-II (Constitution, Polity).