Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and Delhi Police contingents emerge as top marchers, while Gujarat wins the popular choice award for best tableau.
New Delhi, January 29: The Uttar Pradesh tableau titled “Mahakumbh 2025 – Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas” has been awarded first prize at the 76th Republic Day Parade held at Kartavya Path on January 26, 2025, the Ministry of Defence announced in a press release.
Marching Contingents Shine at the Parade
🏅 Best Marching Contingent among Services: Jammu and Kashmir Rifles Contingent
🏅 Best Marching Contingent among CAPFs/Other Auxiliary Forces: Delhi Police Contingent
A total of three judging panels evaluated the performances of the marching contingents and tableaux presented by various States, Union Territories, and Central Ministries.
Top Tableaux Winners
🥈 Second Prize: Tripura (Eternal Reverence: The Worship of 14 Deities – Kharchi Puja)
🥉 Third Prize: Andhra Pradesh (Etikoppaka Bommalu – Eco-Friendly Wooden Toys)
Among Central Ministries, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh) secured first place for its impactful representation. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) and the ‘Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam’ dance group received special recognition for their performances.
Public Poll Results: Gujarat Wins Popular Choice Award
An online poll was conducted on MyGov Portal from January 26 to 28, 2025, allowing citizens to vote for their favorite tableaux and marching contingents in the Popular Choice category.
🏆 Best Tableau (Popular Choice): Gujarat (Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas)
🥈 Second Prize: Uttar Pradesh (Mahakumbh 2025 – Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas)
🥉 Third Prize: Uttarakhand (Cultural Heritage and Adventure Sports)
🏅 Best Marching Contingent (Popular Choice – Services): Signals Contingent
🏅 Best Marching Contingent (Popular Choice – CAPFs): CRPF Marching Contingent
The Ministry of Women and Child Development won the Best Tableau Award among Central Ministries for its representation of the Multifaceted journey of women and children nurtured under comprehensive government schemes.
A Grand Display of India’s Cultural and Military Prowess
The Republic Day Parade 2025 was a magnificent celebration of India’s cultural heritage, military excellence, and national progress. The winning tableaux and contingents reflected the nation’s diversity, traditions, and development, leaving a lasting impression on spectators.