It was the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress at midnight of
December 31, 1929 - January 1, 1930, that the Tri-Colour Flag was unfurled by the nationalists and a pledge taken that every year on January 26, the "Independence Day" would be celebrated and that the people would unceasingly strive for the establishment of a Sovereign Democratic Republic of India. The professed pledge was successfully
redeemed on January 26, 1950, when the Constitution of India framed by the Constituent Assembly of India came into force, although the
Independence from the British rule was achieved on August 15, 1947.

It is because of this that August 15 is celebrated as Independence Day, while January 26 as Republic Day. Territorial readjustments between the various units that will constitute the Indian Republic were announced that day.

There are hundreds of small enclaves consisting of villages, towns and forest areas belonging to one unit but situated in a neighboring territory, thus creating serious administrative difficulties. The States Ministry announcement said that all such bits of land would be absorbed by the unit in which they are situated. For instance, these adjustments will involve the merger of 110 Hyderabad State villages with Bombay
Province and the taking over of ninety-three Bombay Province villages by the Hyderabad Government.

There are about 1,600 enclaves, ranging in area from a few square yards to several square miles.

While INdependence day gave India freedom, Republic Day made India stronger and what it is Today Close