India’s Republic Day 2026 parade was a triumphant blend of regimental rigor and regional splendor, with awards spotlighting peak performers. The Navy’s contingent outshone Army and Air Force peers, securing the tri-services crown through impeccable drill and esprit de corps.
State highlights featured Maharashtra at number one, its Ganesh festival float symbolizing self-sufficient vibrancy. Jammu & Kashmir’s craft and dance exhibit took second, Kerala’s digital-water metro vision third—each a testament to India’s multifaceted progress.
Judges from three panels scrutinized the January 26 procession. Delhi Police dominated CAPF auxiliaries; Culture Ministry’s ‘Vande Mataram: Voice of the Nation’s Soul’ led ministries. Special prizes honored CPWD’s 150-year Vande Mataram milestone and a dance troupe’s enduring anthem.
Democracy in action via MyGov votes favored Assam Regiment, CRPF contingent. Gujarat’s swadeshi-self-reliance ode led public tableaux love, with Uttar Pradesh’s Bundelkhand lore and Rajasthan’s Bikaner Usta gold art close behind.
School Education’s NEP 2020 showcase for school-led development topped ministry polls. These verdicts celebrate a parade that pulsed with innovation, heritage, and harmony, galvanizing the nation towards self-reliant horizons.