Why do we celebrate a Republic Day on January 26 and  For how many years have we been celebrating Republic Day  ?

Why do we celebrate a Republic Day on January 26 and For how many years have we been celebrating Republic Day ?

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[{"selector":"#anim-3e399245-1d74-4d52-a606-241bf2916611 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-26.63461524283513%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The first Republic Day was observed a year later, on January 26 , 1 951.

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[{"selector":"#anim-444949e7-314e-48e1-bb20-4057aed7a2a9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-33.45312489959421%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The answer is 26th January 1950. This year marks the 76th year in which Republic Day is celebrated in 2025.