UP, Gujarat, J&K Rifles Shine in Republic Day’s Marching Contingents & Tableaux
Jan 29th, 2025 2:08 pm | By ThenewsmanofIndia.com | Category: LATEST NEWS
(THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM)
The Republic Day Parade 2025 saw the announcement of the best Marching Contingents and Tableaux, as judged by three panels. The Jammu & Kashmir Rifles emerged as the best Marching Contingent among the Services, while Delhi Police secured the top spot in the CAPFs/auxiliary forces category.
In the tableaux category, Uttar Pradesh clinched first place with “Mahakumbh 2025 – Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas,” followed by Tripura with “Eternal Reverence: The Worship of 14 Deities in Tripura – Kharchi Puja,” and Andhra Pradesh showcasing “Etikoppaka Bommalu – Eco-Friendly Wooden Toys.” The Ministry of Tribal Affairs’ tableau, “Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh,” was awarded the best from Central Ministries/Departments.
Additionally, the MyGov portal conducted an online poll for citizens to vote for their favorite participants. The results revealed Signals Contingent as the most popular in the Services category and CRPF for the CAPFs/auxiliary forces. Among States/UTs, Gujarat’s “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas” topped the poll, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The Ministry of Women & Child Development’s tableau, representing the multifaceted journey of women and children, was also recognized as a favorite in the Central Ministries/Departments category.
Special prizes were awarded to the Central Public Works Department for its “75 years of Constitution of India” tableau and the ‘Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam’ Dance Group for their performance.