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26 January
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The Indian National Congress declares 26 January as Independence Day or as the day for Poorna…
The Indian National Congress declares 26 January as Independence Day or as the day for Poorna Swaraj (Complete Independence).
This date is in the wider Indian-history calendar but does not yet have a dedicated Curious Indian article.
The Constitution of India came into force and India became a republic.
Constitution of India: The Bold Promise of Universal Adult Franchise
On a cold January morning in 1950, a nation born in chaos finally found its soul. Discover the fascinating journey of how 299 visionaries spent three years arguing,…
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