Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Karnataka's tableau excluded from Republic Day parade
Karnataka's tableau was not included in this year's Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
The tableau was about 'Millets to Microchip', showing Karnataka's progress in farming and technology.
The BJP says it was left out because of some mistakes in the process.
The Congress party thinks it's because the BJP doesn't care about Karnataka's pride.
Both parties are blaming each other.
Thirty tableaux were approved, but only 17 will be shown.
Other states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Assam have tableaux in the parade.
Kerala's tableau showed their water metro and digital literacy.
Tamil Nadu's tableau showed their traditional Jallikattu and electric vehicle manufacturing.
Assam's tableau showcased their terracotta craft tradition.
Karnataka's 'Millets to Microchip' tableau was dropped from the Republic Day parade.
The tableau highlighted Karnataka's progress in agriculture and technology.
BJP attributes the exclusion to procedural lapses and lack of proper correspondence.
Congress accuses BJP of political bias and not safeguarding Karnataka's interests.
The decision has intensified the political rivalry between BJP and Congress in Karnataka.
- Who
- Karnataka government and political parties (Congress and BJP)
- What
- Exclusion of Karnataka's tableau from Republic Day parade
- When
- Ahead of the 77th Republic Day celebrations
- Where
- New Delhi (Kartavya Path) and Karnataka (political reactions)
- Why
- Reportedly due to procedural lapses (BJP) or political bias (Congress)
BJP
Congress
Reason for exclusion
BJP
Procedural lapses and lack of proper correspondence
Congress
Political bias and not safeguarding Karnataka's interests
- Theme of Karnataka's tableau
- Millets to Microchip
- Number of tableaux approved this year
- 30
- Number of tableaux to be displayed
- 17
- States with approved tableaux
- Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam
- Reason for exclusion (BJP)
- Procedural lapses
- Reason for exclusion (Congress)
- Political bias
Sources
Karnataka tableau dropped from R- Day parade, sparks blame game
Rajasthan tableau on R-Day parade to showcase state’s rich cultural heritage
Kerala tableau showcases water metro, digital empowerment at Republic Day parade
Assam’s tableau at Republic Day parade showcases Asharikandi terracotta craft tradition