The best marching contingents and tableaux
of the Republic Day Parade 2026 have been announced
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The results of the Best
Marching Contingents and Best Tableaux of the Republic Day Parade 2026 were
formally announced, recognising excellence in ceremonial display and thematic
presentation.
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Among the three Services,
the Indian Navy was adjudged the Best Marching Contingent for its precision,
discipline, and overall performance during the parade.
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In the category of
Central Armed Police Forces and other Auxiliary Forces, the Delhi Police was
awarded the Best Marching Contingent honour.
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In the States and Union
Territories tableau category, Maharashtra secured first place for its tableau
titled Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta.
Best Marching Contingents & Tableaux::
|
Category |
Winner /
Selected Entry |
|
Best Marching
Contingent (Three Services) |
Indian Navy |
|
Best Marching
Contingent (CAPFs / Other Auxiliary Forces) |
Delhi Police |
|
Best Tableau
(States/UTs) – 1st |
Maharashtra –
Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta |
|
Best Tableau
(States/UTs) – 2nd |
Jammu &
Kashmir – Handicrafts and Folk Dances of Jammu & Kashmir |
|
Best Tableau
(States/UTs) – 3rd |
Kerala –
Water Metro & 100% Digital Literacy: Aatmanirbhar Kerala for Aatmanirbhar
Bharat |
|
Best Tableau
(Central Ministries/Departments) |
Ministry of
Culture – Vande Mataram – The Soul Cry of a Nation |
|
Special Prize |
Central
Public Works Department – Vande Mataram – Commemoration of 150 Years |
|
Special
Cultural Recognition |
‘Vande
Mataram: The Eternal Resonance of India’ Dance Group |
Popular Choice Awards category (MyGov
Online Poll)
|
Category |
Winner /
Selected Entry |
|
Best Marching
Contingent (Three Services) |
Assam Regiment |
|
Best Marching
Contingent (CAPFs / Other Auxiliary Forces) |
CRPF |
|
Best Tableau (States/UTs)
– 1st |
Gujarat – Mantra of Swadeshi –
Self-Reliance – Freedom: Vande Mataram |
|
Best Tableau
(States/UTs) – 2nd |
Uttar Pradesh – Culture of Bundelkhand |
|
Best Tableau
(States/UTs) – 3rd |
Rajasthan – Golden Touch of the
Desert: Bikaner Gold Art (Usta Art) |
|
Best Tableau
(Central Ministries/Departments) |
Department of School Education & Literacy –
National Education Policy 2020: Rocketing Indian School Education on the Path
to Viksit Bharat |
