As India gears up to celebrate its 75th Republic Day on January 26, 2024, schools, colleges, offices, civic groups and institutions across the country prepare to honour this historic milestone. It is on this day in 1950, when the Constitution of India officially came into effect, declaring the nation a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic.
This is a significant opportunity to reflect upon the spirit of democracy, resilience, and the onward journey keeping the principles laid out in the Constitution alive in practice. The Republic Day is a day to commemorate the principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, fostering a sense of responsibility towards the nation.
As cities and citizens across India bring in the celebrations, if you are looking for unique ways to participate and honour this day, here’s a list of events you can attend if you are in Bengaluru.
Karnataka government is organising a state-wide Constitution Awareness Jatha. (Wikipedia)
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Karnataka government is organising a state-wide Constitution Awareness Jatha to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution. The Jatha will be flagged off by respective District-in Charge ministers in each district. A mega convention will be held on Palace Grounds on 25 January, 2024 that will include a seminar on social, economic and political justice, and equality. Science exhibitions will be held in schools.
Details: https://constitutionofindia-karnataka.in/home-kannada/
Stunning spectacle of flowers at Lalbagh show
Lalbagh Botanical Garden is resplendent with flowers, especially this time of the year during the Republic Day flower show. With this year’s theme being ‘Bengaluru’s history and evolution’, there are depictions of the city’s iconic monuments and personalities. This year, the focus is also on 12th century poet and philosopher, Basavanna. Another attraction is the vast bloom of exotic flowers which have been sources from across the world.
Where: Lalbagh Botanical Gardens
Time: 9 am – 6 pm
Entry fee: Weekdays – ₹70, Weekends – ₹80
RBANMS Educational Institutions & Alternative Law Forum is partnering with #RelcaimConstitution is partnering for a Multilingual Constitution quiz. It will be conducted by quiz master Berty Ashley and team. RBANMS Educational Charities is commemorating its 150th anniversary this year and embarking on this with a s special celebration of the 75th year of the Constitution.
Where: Shivajinagar Chowk
Time: From 10 am
RJ14 is organising a virtual marathon on 26 January. You can run, walk, or cycle at home. The categories are 5 km, 10 km, 21 km, 42 km (or any other as per your choice). The distance can be completed in one day or in multiple days as per your practice. Once completed, you can share a copy of the screenshot of Timing app on WhatsApp – 8447861997. Your medal, trophy and certificate will be sent by courier.
Time: Starts at 1 am on 26 January
You can choose to make a rangoli that depicts all the values of the Preamble to the Constitution of India, post a pic of it on Twitter or Instagram with #ReclaimConstitution & win prizes.
Details: reclaimconstitution.in/#rangoli
For inspiration: youtu.be/B8qlMfUwL0E
Dialogues Cafe at JP Nagar will screen documentaries that showcase the obstacles and progress in India. This will be followed by a discussion on where India stands as a country and what is the way ahead?
The two documentaries that will be screen are A New Path, and First Period — A film on Green Schools.
Venue: Dialogues Cafe, JP Nagar
Time: 5 pm
Fee: ₹499
Bangalore Political Action Committee (BPAC) is organising a day-long session on Tactile Urbanism and Place Making on Saturday, 27 January, 2024. The primary focus of the event will be discussions and workshops on fostering safety and empowerment of women and children in public spaces. The event will also have a Krav Maga session by the Israel Consulate for basic self-defence lessons.
Venue: KRS Gowda, HMT Layout Park, Dasarahalli
Time: 9 am- 5 pm
