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At this year’s Republic Day parade, the Indian Navy was adjudged the best marching contingent among the tri-services, and the Delhi Police's contingent was announced the best marching contingent among Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other auxiliary forces.

 

The culture ministry's tableau celebrating the 150-year legacy of 'Vande Mataram' emerged as the winner in the ministries and departments category. It showcased the song's composition by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, a colonial-era recording by a famous Marathi singer, and its rendition by a group representing the 'Gen Z'.

 

Themed 'Vande Mataram: The Soul-Cry of a Nation', the tableau's foreground section depicted the manuscript of 'Vande Mataram' being composed, while a panel on its lower side depicted an image of Chatterjee. The middle section carried a group of artistes in traditional costumes, depicting the folk diversity of India, while some were seen in modern dresses, representing the 'Gen Z'. Behind them, a series of art installations showcased celebrated actor and musician of Marathi cinema and theatre, Vishnupant Pagnis, recording the song, freedom fighters facing the gallows, and an imposing image of 'Bharat Mata' (Mother India) holding the Tricolour.

 

The “best tableau” was announced as Maharashtra among the states and the Union Territories of India, followed by Jammu and Kashmir in second place, and Kerala in third. Maharashtra's tableau presented a blend of modernity and tradition, portraying the Ganesh festival as a symbol of self-reliance. Dressed in traditional attire, a troupe of women dancers performed Lezim, a folk dance, on either side of the tableau during the parade on the ceremonial boulevard.

 

 

 

A special prize was awarded to the Central Public Works Department's tableau, which celebrated 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' with a floral float, and the 'Vande Mataram: The Eternal Resonance of India' dance group. 

 

Meanwhile, chosen by people via online voting conducted on the MyGov portal for the 'Popular Choice' category, the Assam Regiment was the best marching contingent among the three services, with CRPF winning the prize for the best marching contingent among the CAPFs and other auxiliary forces.

 

 

In the “popular choice category for states and Union territories”, citizens chose Gujarat state’s tableau themed 'Mantra of Swadeshi-Self-Reliance-Freedom: Vande Mataram' as the winner, followed by Uttar Pradesh (theme - Culture of Bundelkhand) and Rajasthan (theme - Golden Touch of the Desert: Bikaner Gold Art).

 

 

The Department of School Education and Literacy's tableau (theme - National Education Policy) was chosen as the best tableau from central ministries and departments in the 'Popular Choice' category.

 

 

The award presentation ceremony for the same is scheduled to be held on January 30 at the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp.