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India becomes a Republic in 1950...
India becomes a Republic in 1950...
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January 26, 1950
THE DETROIT NEWS, January 26, 1950
* India becomes a republic
* Independence from Britain
* Jawaharlal Nehru
Page 59 has a one column heading: "India Cuts Dominion Tie to King" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on India becoming a independent republic from Britain with Jawaharlal Nehru becoming the first prime minister.
Complete with all 68 pages, rag edition, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
AI notes: On January 26, 1950, India officially became a republic, marking the day the Constitution of India came into effect and India transitioned from a Dominion under the British Commonwealth to a fully sovereign republic. On this day, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was sworn in as the first President of India, and the nation adopted its own republican constitution, replacing the Government of India Act 1935 as the guiding legal framework. January 26 was deliberately chosen to honor Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence) Day, which had been declared by the Indian National Congress in 1930 as the date for India’s declaration of independence from British rule. This day is now celebrated annually as Republic Day, with grand parades in New Delhi showcasing India’s cultural diversity, military strength, and democratic ideals.
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