Andhra Pradesh’s Etikoppaka Tableau Secures Third Place in Republic Day Parade

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New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh has secured third place in the Republic Day Parade tableau rankings, as announced by the Ministry of Defence. The state’s tableau, showcasing the traditional Etikoppaka wooden dolls, earned high praise for its cultural significance and artistic presentation. Uttar Pradesh and Tripura secured the first and second positions, respectively.

Among the marching contingents, the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles won the top honor among the three armed forces, while the Delhi Police contingent was adjudged the best in the central forces category. Additionally, the Tribal Affairs Department was selected as the best-performing contingent among central government departments.

The Ministry of Defence also awarded a special prize to the Shaktam tableau of the Central Public Works Department and recognized Jayati Jaya Maha Bharat performers for their outstanding artistic display. Public voting on the MyGov portal played a key role in selecting the best contingents, with the Army Signals team and CRPF marching contingent being recognized for their talent.

In the special public voting category, Gujarat topped the rankings, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The Ministry also highlighted the Women and Child Welfare Department as one of the most favored central government departments.