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Republic Day 2026 Winners: Navy, Maharashtra Top Parade Awards

The results for the 2026 Republic Day Parade awards have been announced, honouring the best performances in marching and tableaux categories. The Indian Navy was adjudged the Best Marching Contingent among the three Services, while Maharashtra won first place among states for its 'Ganeshotsav' themed tableau. In the Popular Choice category, decided by public vote on MyGov, the Assam Regiment and the CRPF were the top marching contingents. Gujarat's 'Swadeshi' tableau, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan led the Popular Choice rankings for state tableaux.

Key Points: Republic Day 2026 Parade Awards: Winners Announced

  • Indian Navy wins Best Marching Contingent
  • Maharashtra's tableau on Ganeshotsav tops states
  • Ministry of Culture wins best govt tableau
  • Assam Regiment, CRPF top Popular Choice polls
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Republic Day Parade 2026 awards: Indian Navy bags Best Marching Contingent; Maharashtra Best Tableau

Indian Navy wins Best Marching Contingent, Maharashtra's Ganeshotsav tableau tops states. See all Popular Choice and official award results.

"Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta - Maharashtra's winning tableau theme"

New Delhi, January 29

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.

In the States and Union Territories category, Maharashtra won first place for its tableau themed 'Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta'. Jammu and Kashmir was placed second for showcasing 'Handicrafts and Folk Dances of Jammu and Kashmir', while Kerala secured third place with its tableau highlighting 'Water Metro and 100 per cent Digital Literacy: Aatmanirbhar Kerala for Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.

The award for the best tableau among Central Ministries and Departments was conferred on the Ministry of Culture for its presentation titled 'Vande Mataram - The Soul Cry of a Nation'. Special Prizes were awarded to the Central Public Works Department for 'Vande Mataram Commemoration of 150 Years' and the dance group 'Vande Mataram: The Eternal Resonance of India'.

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 'Mantra of Swadeshi - Self-Reliance - Freedom: Vande Mataram', followed by Uttar Pradesh for 'Culture of Bundelkhand' and Rajasthan for 'Golden Touch of the Desert: Bikaner Gold Art (Usta Art)'.

The Department of School Education and Literacy won the Popular Choice award among Central Ministries and Departments for its tableau on 'National Education Policy 2020: Rocketing Indian School Education on the Path to Viksit Bharat'.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the difference between the jury awards and the popular choice! The Assam Regiment and CRPF winning the people's vote shows their special place in the public's heart. Gujarat's tableau theme on Swadeshi sounds very powerful.
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Vikram M
As a Mumbaikar, feeling proud that Maharashtra won! Ganeshotsav is such an integral part of our life here. It's great to see it celebrated on a national platform. The craftsmanship on the tableau must have been incredible.
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Rohit P
Congratulations to all winners! But I have a small suggestion - maybe next year the focus could be more on states from the North-East? Their rich culture deserves more spotlight on Republic Day. Just a thought.
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Kavya N
Kerala's theme on 100% digital literacy and Water Metro is so forward-looking! It's good to see tableaux that celebrate both tradition *and* progress. Aatmanirbhar Bharat in action! 👏
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Michael C
The Ministry of Culture's 'Vande Mataram' presentation winning is fitting. That song is the soul of the nation, as they said. The Republic Day parade is always an impressive display of India's diversity and patriotism.

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