India’s Republic Day is celebrated every year on the 26th of January. If you are participating in a speech competition or are asked by your teachers to address the audience during the festivities, here are three sets of speeches tailored for different grade levels to assist you. We have different speeches for grades 3-5, 5-8 and 9-12. We will also provide you with a list of quotes and a list of slogans so that you can pick from them and customise your speech. All the best!
Before you practise your speeches, you can read Ten Lines on Republic Day. You can also check out Why we celebrate Republic Day and enhance your knowledge.
Republic Day Speech for Grades 3-5
Good morning everyone, I am ____. On this auspicious occasion of Republic Day, I wish to deliver a short speech. Republic Day is celebrated on the 26th of January every year. It’s a day when we remember the importance of our constitution and the values that make our country great.
On this day in 1950, our Constitution came into effect. The Constitution is like a rulebook that helps us live together happily and peacefully. It gives us the right to express ourselves, the right to education and the right to choose our leaders.
Today, we celebrate the day when our country, India, became a republic.
We also remember our national heroes who fought for our freedom, like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and many others. Their teachings inspire us to be good citizens and make our country proud.
As we celebrate Republic Day, let’s not forget the importance of unity. Just like the different colours of a rainbow come together to make something beautiful, we, too, should stand together and forget our differences.
So, let’s be proud of our country, cherish our freedom, and work together to take our country on the path of development.
Jai Hind! Happy Republic Day!
Republic Day Speech for Grades 5-8
Respected Principal, teachers, honourable guests and my dear brothers and sisters, good morning to one and all.
I am _____ and I feel privileged to stand before you on this auspicious occasion of Republic Day. Today, as we gather here, we celebrate the 26th of January, a day of much significance in the history of our country. Today is not just an ordinary date on the calendar. It is the celebration of the values and ideals that define our great country, India.
As we know, our country was in the shackles of British rule for hundreds of years. And only after tireless struggles could it achieve freedom. But let us not forget that this freedom was not free. This freedom came at the cost of the lives of our great heroes – Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukh Dev, Subhash Chandra Bose, Lala Lajpat Rai and innumerable others who gave their lives in the fight for freedom. Leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel mobilised thousands of people who launched struggles against the oppressive British rule. The histories of the Non-cooperation movement, Quit India movement and all records of those fights are etched in our memories. Finally, the day of 15th August came when these struggles gave results. We achieved freedom. But then the question was, what is this freedom for? The answer to this was given by our great leaders in their speeches and books. I would paraphrase them for you. Freedom means that nobody goes to bed hungry, nobody is discriminated against on the basis of caste, religion and gender; equality for all, freedom of speech, right to education, and the right to live lives peacefully and happily. To achieve this, we needed fixed rules or a rulebook that would ensure these are achieved. That rulebook is our constitution. Some of our great learned leaders sat together to write our constitution. They were called the constituent assembly. After almost three long years of tireless debates and discussions, they completed our constitution in the year 1950, on 26th January, marking the transition to a sovereign democratic republic. Since then, the constitution has been guiding us and enabling us to live a free life empowered by rights. This Constitution, like a guiding light, enshrined the principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. Our Constitution guarantees us various rights and freedoms. It empowers us to express our thoughts, pursue education, and elect our leaders. It is a reminder that in the vast diversity of our nation, there is unity – the unity that binds us together as proud Indians.
But, we must remember what Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of our constitution, had said, “However good a Constitution may be, if those who are implementing it are not good, it will prove to be bad. However bad a Constitution may be, if those implementing it are good, it will prove to be good.”
As the future leaders of our nation, it is our duty to preserve and protect the democratic ideals that our Constitution upholds. We must strive for a society where every individual is treated with respect and dignity, regardless of differences.
Let us remember that the true essence of Republic Day lies not just in the flag hoisting and parades but in our commitment to building a better India. A nation where every child has access to quality education, where every citizen can live a life of dignity, and where diversity is celebrated.
Jai Hind! Happy Republic Day!
Republic Day Speech for Grades 9-12
Respected Principal, teachers, honourable guests and my dear brothers and sisters, good morning to one and all.
In the poignant words of Jawaharlal Nehru, “Long years ago, we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially.” As we stand here today, commemorating the 26th of January, we embark on a journey through time, revisiting the profound commitment our forefathers made to the future of this great nation. This day holds not just historical significance but serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility towards upholding the values that form the bedrock of our democratic fabric.
Before delving into the discussion of upholding our values, let us reflect upon them. Our democracy has been built upon the values of freedom, acceptability, equality, and inclusivity in society. We have our own constitution that guarantees us fundamental rights, ensuring freedoms like the right to equality, the right to freedom of speech and expression, and the right to life and personal liberty. Additionally, it provides directive principles for the government to promote social justice, economic welfare, and individual dignity. The Constitution establishes the framework for a democratic republic, safeguarding citizens’ rights and fostering a just and inclusive society.
Now, let us ask ourselves, have we been able to ensure all these rights and benefits for all the citizens of our nation? Well, even a brisk walk along the footpath can give us the answer. When we come out of our comfortable houses, we can see that hundreds of people are suffering on the streets; they don’t have houses, clothes, or privileges like us. Instances of discrimination on the basis of caste, gender, and religion are also on the rise. Corruption and crime are prevalent everywhere. Is this the country that our forefathers fought for? Certainly not! It is time for us to look back and learn from the past.
What do we learn? Much like our forefathers shooed the British colonial power away, we have to shoo away poverty, corruption, hunger, discrimination, and all kinds of antisocial elements from our country. We need to create a society where everybody’s free, unchained by evils like poverty, caste, and discrimination. We yearn for free and fair elections and policies that genuinely uplift the common man. All of these aspirations can be realised if we ardently follow the principles outlined in our constitution.
Even though we have these many evils lurking around us, we cannot deny the fact that we have become more aware and placed ourselves in the league of developing nations. But, for us to grow exponentially, we first need to create an equal society and ensure every individual basic human rights. Remember, it is not just the duty of any one individual but all of us. On this day, let us pledge to abide by the ideals of our constitution. We must not forget what our great leaders fought for.
In conclusion, let me leave you with the words of Mahatma Gandhi who said, “You must be the change you want to see in the world.” As we celebrate Republic Day, let us be the change-makers, the torchbearers of a future where justice, equality, and freedom prevail.
Jai Hind! Happy Republic Day!
If you’re looking for impactful slogans, you can look up to the resounding statements made by our revered freedom fighters and leaders. We’ve made a list of compelling slogans that echo the spirit of these influential people.
List of slogans for Republic Day speech:
- “Vande Mataram”- Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
- “Inquilab Zindabad!” – Bhagat Singh
- “Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna, Ab Hamare Dil Mein Hai!” – Ram Prasad Bismil
- “Dushman Ki Goliyon Ka Hum Samna Karenge, Azadi Ki Jung Hum Ladenge!” – Chandra Shekhar Azad
- “Jai Hind!” – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
- “Do or Die!” – Mahatma Gandhi
- “Quit India!” – Mahatma Gandhi
- “Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom.” – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
- “You must be the change you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
- “To make the deaf hear, the sound must be incredibly loud.” – Bhagat Singh
Looking for more inspiration for your speeches? Look no further than the powerful words of our esteemed freedom fighters and leaders. To help you in this, we’ve compiled a list of impactful quotes spoken by great leaders. By adding these quotes into your speeches, you not only emphasise your key points but also make your audience remember our great people. Here you go-
List of quotes for Republic Day speech:
- “Even if I died in the service of the nation, I would be proud of it. Every drop of my blood… will contribute to the growth of this nation and to make it strong and dynamic.” – Indira Gandhi
- “Let new India arise out of peasants’ cottage, grasping the plough, out of huts, cobbler and sweeper.” – Swami Vivekananda
- “Democracy is not merely a form of government. It is primarily a mode of associated living, of conjoint communicated experience. It is essentially an attitude of respect and reverence towards fellow men.” – BR Ambedkar
- “Every Indian should now forget that he is a Rajput, a Sikh or a Jat. He must remember that he is an Indian.” – Sardar Patel
- “The shots that hit me are the last nails to the coffin of British rule in India.” – Lala Lajpat Rai
- “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it.” – Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- “You must be the change you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
- “Let us together commence a journey of peace, harmony, and progress in South Asia.” – Atal Behari Vajpayee
- “Bombs and pistols do not make revolution. The sword of revolution is sharpened on the whetting stone of ideas.” – Bhagat Singh
- “One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives.” – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
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