Chhattisgarh promises to enthrall Republic Day crowds with a tableau on Kartavya Path that fuses history and technology, themed ‘Swatantrata Ka Mantra – Vande Mataram.’ Drawing from the country’s inaugural Tribal Digital Museum, it celebrates the heroic tribal resistance against colonial chains.
Showcased in a Defence Ministry press event at RR Camp, the inspiration stems from Nava Raipur Atal Nagar’s digital haven, unveiled by PM Narendra Modi amid Chhattisgarh’s 25-year milestone. Here, 14 epic tribal freedom narratives thrive through modern interactivity.
The spotlight falls on 1910 Bhumkal hero Veer Gundadhur of the Dherva clan, whose mango twig and chili symbols ignited unity against injustice. British forces rushed from Nagpur in vain pursuit, highlighting the revolt’s unstoppable momentum.
Chhattisgarh’s pioneer martyr Veer Narayan Singh gallops forth on horseback, sword gleaming, his anti-famine crusade dovetailing into the 1857 revolution for the oppressed.
Finalized after a month’s dedicated effort by PR teams and artists following committee approval, this entry among 17 state floats vividly portrays tribal fortitude and devotion to liberty, offering a profound reflection on their role in sculpting independent India.