As many as 30 tableaux will roll down Kartavya Path during the Republic Day Parade on January 26, presenting a grand visual spectacle of India’s cultural richness and developmental achievements.
The tableaux will be showcased under the themes ‘Svatantrata Ka Mantr – Vande Mataram’ and ‘Samrddhi Ka Mantr – Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram.
Of the total, 17 tableaux will be presented by States and Union Territories, while 13 will be from various Ministries, Departments and Services. Several states will project their cultural identity and development journey. Assam will highlight the Ashirakandi craft village, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh will interpret the Vande Mataram theme, Maharashtra will showcase Ganeshotsav as a symbol of self-reliance, while West Bengal will depict its role in India’s freedom movement.
A strong blend of tradition and innovation will mark many displays. Odisha’s “Soil to Silicon” tableau will reflect growth rooted in heritage, Tamil Nadu will showcase India’s emergence as an electric vehicle manufacturing hub, and Kerala will highlight its Water Metro project and 100 per cent digital governance initiative. Nagaland will present the Hornbill Festival as a symbol of culture, tourism and self-reliance.
Among the central ministries, the Ministry of Culture’s tableau titled “Vande Mataram: The Soul-Cry of a Nation” will anchor the central theme. The Department of Military Affairs will present a Tri-Services tableau on Operation Sindoor, symbolising jointness, while the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs will roll out a floral tableau to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram.
The parade will also feature cultural performances by around 2,500 artists, making the Republic Day celebrations a vibrant showcase of India’s unity, heritage and progress.
This year, the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will be the Chief Guests at the Republic Day Parade.
