- 26th January 1930 was chosen by the Congress as the day to observe Poorna Swaraj Day. - This date was later chosen to coincide with the commencement of the Constitution of India, making 26th January the Republic Day of India from 1950 onwards.
Before 1947, 26th January was called as
Asked in JPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Lahore Session of Congress, Proposal of Complete Independence (1929) (Decision to celebrate January 26, 1930, as Purna Swaraj Day (Independence Day))
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Answer: A. Poorna Swaraj Day
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