- Odisha adjudged best State/UT tableau by a panel of judges
- Tamil Nadu (Kudavolai System in ancient Tamil Nadu – Mother of Democracy) adjudged third Best Tableau
NE NEWS SERVICE
GANDHINAGAR, NEW DELHI, JAN 30
The colourful tableau of Odisha that showcased women empowerment in the state as well as its rich handicraft and handloom sector during the 75th Republic Day parade in New Delhi, has bagged the first prize among the tableaux showcased by various states and UTs, officials said on Tuesday.
અભિનંદન ગુજરાત..!
75મા પ્રજાસત્તાક પર્વ નિમિત્તે નવી દિલ્હીના કર્તવ્ય પથ પર યોજાયેલ પરેડમાં વિવિધ રાજ્યો દ્વારા રજૂ કરવામાં આવેલ ટેબ્લોમાંથી ગુજરાત દ્વારા પ્રસ્તુત કરવામાં આવેલ 'ધોરડો – ગુજરાતના સરહદી પ્રવાસનની વૈશ્વિક ઓળખ’ થીમ પરના ટેબ્લોને પીપલ્સ ચોઇસ કેટેગરીમાં દેશભરમાં સતત… pic.twitter.com/8CAeh2AolZ— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) January 30, 2024
Gujarat’s tableau showcasing Dhordo tourism village has earned the first place in the people’s choice category.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday announced that the state’s tableau on Dhordo tourism village showcased during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi has bagged first place in the people’s choice category.
As per a release issued by the state government, Gujarat’s tableau has been ranked number one in the people’s choice category for the second year in a row by garnering 32 per cent votes in the public voting conducted through the MyGov platform.
In a post on ‘X’, the chief minister said, “I am extremely happy to inform you that the Gujarat tableau displayed in the parade organised at Kartvyapath, New Delhi as part of the Republic Day celebrations has bagged the first place in the people’s choice category.” The Gujarat tableau also bagged second place in the judges’ choice category, he said.
The tableau, which was based on the theme ‘Dhordo: Global Identity of Gujarat’s Border Tourism’, covered interesting aspects of the art and culture of Kutch, he said.
Minister of state for Defence Ajay Bhatt gives away best marching contingents & tableaux awards for Republic Day Parade 2024 and congratulates all the winners.
🇮🇳TamilNadu tableau takes part in #RepublicDay2024 parade.#TamilNadu tableau represents Kudavolai System, implemented during 10th Century Chola Era in Tamil Nadu, a foundational precursor to democracy.
It was used to elect representatives to run the village administration and… pic.twitter.com/zelA6biprt
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) January 26, 2024
Tamil Nadu’s tableau highlighted the historical significance of the Kudavolai electoral system, which emerged during the 10th century Chola era and marked an early stride towards democracy.
The awards for best tableau in the two categories were announced on Tuesday and handed over during a ceremony held at Delhi Cantonment here.
Culture Ministry’s tableau themed ‘Bharat: Mother of Democracy’ has bagged the first prize among tableaux which were displayed by various ministries and departments during the ceremonial parade, the officials said, adding that the Ministry of Home Affairs tableau depicting ‘vibrant villages’ has won the second prize.
