NEW DELHI: The results for the Best Marching Contingents and Best Tableaux for the Republic Day Parade 2026 have been announced, recognising outstanding performances by the three Services, Central Armed Police Forces and Auxiliary Forces, as well as States, Union Territories and Central Ministries.
Among the three Services, the Indian Navy was adjudged the Best Marching Contingent, while the Delhi Police secured the top honour in the category of Central Armed Police Forces and other auxiliary forces.
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The Navy Contingent garners Glory
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In the States and Union Territories category, Maharashtra won first place for its tableau themed âGaneshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbhartaâ. Jammu and Kashmir was placed second for showcasing âHandicrafts and Folk Dances of Jammu and Kashmirâ, while Kerala secured third place with its tableau highlighting âWater Metro and 100 per cent Digital Literacy: Aatmanirbhar Kerala for Aatmanirbhar Bharatâ.
The award for the best tableau among Central Ministries and Departments was conferred on the Ministry of Culture for its presentation titled âVande Mataram-The Soul Cry of a Nationâ. Special Prizes were awarded to the Central Public Works Department for âVande Mataram Commemoration of 150 Yearsâ and the dance group âVande Mataram: The Eternal Resonance of Indiaâ.
Separately, the results of the Popular Choice category, based on an online poll conducted on the MyGov portal, were also declared. In this category, the Assam Regiment was voted the Best Marching Contingent among the three Services, while the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) emerged as the top choice among CAPFs and auxiliary forces.
For tableaux in the Popular Choice category, Gujarat topped the list with its theme âMantra of Swadeshi-Self-Reliance-Freedom: Vande Mataramâ, followed by Uttar Pradesh for âCulture of Bundelkhandâ and Rajasthan for âGolden Touch of the Desert: Bikaner Gold Art (Usta Art)â.
The Department of School Education and Literacy won the Popular Choice award among Central Ministries and Departments for its tableau on âNational Education Policy 2020: Rocketing Indian School Education on the Path to Viksit Bharatâ. (ANI)
