Republic Day Parade: Navy Wins Best Marching Contingent, Maharashtra Tops Tableau

• The Indian Navy was awarded the best marching contingent among the armed forces at the Republic Day Parade.
• Maharashtra secured the top prize in the states and Union Territories tableau category for its Ganeshotsav theme.
• The Culture Ministry's tableau, celebrating 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', won in the ministries and departments category.
• Delhi Police was recognized as the best marching contingent among Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
• In the 'Popular Choice' category, Assam Regiment won best marching contingent (services) and Gujarat topped the states/UTs tableau.

Why It Matters: Indian Navy and Maharashtra led the Republic Day Parade awards for marching contingent and tableau respectively.