Moment of pride! Assam, IAF, CISF wins first prize in different categories in Republic Day Parade 2020

New Delhi, January 28: Exhibiting gloriously the various ethnic beauty that every state inherits, the tableaux of Assam showcased during the Republic Day parade 2020 won the first prize among the state tableaux category. Tableaux of Jal Jeevan Mission and National Disaster Response Force were declared "best" among tableau prepared by various departments of the government. Among the marching contingents of the three services, Indian Air Force has been adjudged the first prize.

 

While Assam's tableaux won the first prize, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh have been judged second jointly. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has bagged first prize among marching contingents of paramilitary forces. The prize distribution ceremony will take place tomorrow. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will present the awards.

Himanta Biswa Sarma took to his twitter handle, “A moment of pride. On a day we signed the historic #Bodo Peace Accord, an icing on the cake came in form of news of Assam's tableau at parade showcasing Bhortal Nritya, a Sattriya art form, and Cane & Bamboo handicraft, bagging the first prize. Congratulations.”

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Twenty tableaux, 16 from states and union territories and six from various ministries and departments depicting the nation’s rich cultural heritage and economic progress were displayed during the 90-minute long Republic Day parade 2020. The parade was commanded by Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Asit Mistry, General Officer Commanding, Headquarters Delhi Area.