January twenty-sixth is a red letter day in the history of our nation. It was on this day that our own Constitution came into force and our country became a secular and democratic republic. The country proudly displays her might through guns, tanks, ships and fighter aircraft. The function starts early in the morning. The Prime Minister lays a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti. He pays to homeage to the martyrs who laid down their lives to save the nation during various wars. At exactly 8 a.m. the President reaches the Raj Path and he received by the Prime Minister and the Defence Minister. The President is also the Supreme Commander of our armed forces. The march begins with the heroes of the earlier wars. All those members of the armed forces who won the highest gallantary awards, i.e. Param Vir Chakra, lead the march. Then comes the young boys and girls who have won bravery awards for the year. At last comes the jhaakis of various states in which they display the life of people. The cultural troupes also perform the folk dances. The students drawn from various schools of Delhi at the end. They put up a very beautiful show with action in the form of dances and national songs. On January 28th, there is beating to retreat. The soldiers taking part in the parade parch back to their barracks. It is one of the most charming displays put up by our armed forces every year.
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