Gujarat's Republic Day Tableau Wins Popular Choice Award For 3rd Consecutive Year, CM Congratulates Artists

A team of artists from Gujarat's winning tableau at the 76th Republic Day National Parade met Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Monday, where the CM congratulated them for securing third place in the State Cultural Performances, according to an official statement, reported ANI.

The Gujarat tableau, titled "From Anartpur to Ektanagar-A Wonderful Confluence of Heritage and Development," achieved a hat-trick by receiving the highest number of votes in the Popular Choice category, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) stated.

The statement further mentioned that Secretary to the Chief Minister, Avantika Singh, along with Director of Information K L Bachani, Additional Director of Information Arvind Patel, Deputy Director of Information Jigar Khunt, and other officials from the Information Department, were present during the occasion.

Among the 31 tableaux showcased by various states and government departments at the 76th Republic Day Parade, Gujarat's tableau, presented by the Information Department, highlighted the state's impressive journey of modern development, inspired by the vision of the Prime Minister, while also honouring its rich and enduring heritage.

Earlier in the week, the Chief Minister reiterated his belief that Gujarat is successfully embodying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of 'Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi' through public participation and will continue to lead in the years ahead.

During the parade, citizens were given the opportunity to vote online for their preferred tableaux in the Popular Choice category.

"Since its debut at the 74th Republic Day National Parade in 2023, Gujarat has set a benchmark by leading the Popular Choice category. The first of these was the tableau 'Clean Green Energy-rich Gujarat'," the statement noted.

Last year, Gujarat's tableau, 'Dhordo, World's Best Tourism Village - UNWTO,' secured second place in the Jury's Choice for Excellence of Tableaux.