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The Republic Day is celebrated on January 26, marking the enforcement of our Constitution in 1950, replacing the Government of India Act 1935

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The first five years of Republic Day celebrations were conduced at the Irwin Stadium, before shifting to the Rajpath in 1955

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Sukarno, Indonesia's first President from 1945 to 1967, was a nationalist leader who led to the freedom of Indonesia

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After Japan's surrender in World War II, Indonesia declared independence on August 17, 1945

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Sukarno faced challenges of stability and implemented an autocratic system called "Guided Democracy" to quell internal chaos and rebellions

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Following the Thirtieth of September Movement in 1965, military general Suharto seized control over Indonesia, supported by Western-backed forces

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Sukarno, under house arrest since the overthrow, passed away on June 21, 1970, leaving legacy as the ‘Father of Proclamation’

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Sukarno's presence as the first Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations symbolized the diplomatic ties between India and Indonesia

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