Tamil Nadu, West Bengal showcase tableaux rejected by Centre at state Republic Day celebrations

The chief ministers had expressed their disappointment after the Centre’s rejection.

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· Jan 26, 2022 · 03:50 pm

Republic Day: Shivangi Singh, India’s first woman pilot of Rafale fighter jet, part of IAF tableau

She is the second woman fighter jet pilot to be part of the Indian Air Force’s tableaux after Bhawna Kanth, who participated in last year’s Republic Day parade.

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· Jan 26, 2022 · 03:15 pm

In photos: On Republic Day, India showcases military prowess, cultural diversity

The parade featured a 75-aircraft flypast by the Indian Air Force and cultural performances by more than 480 dancers from across the country.

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· Jan 26, 2022 · 01:26 pm

Interview: ‘A majoritarian reading of the artwork in the Constitution must be resisted’

JNU professor Ghazala Jamil speaks about how constitutionalism should be the only state policy for nation-building in a country as diverse as India.

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· Jan 26, 2022 · 11:30 am

India celebrates 73rd Republic Day, parade to begin at 10.30 am

The parade will feature 21 tableaux, a 75-aircraft flypast by the Indian Air Force and cultural performances by over 480 dancers from across the country.

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· Jan 26, 2022 · 09:50 am

Modi’s push to privilege duties over rights undermines the spirit of Constitutionalism

Constitutionalism strives to prevent arbitrary government action and provide protection to fundamental rights.

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· Jan 26, 2022 · 08:00 am

The Indian republic was an ambitious project of multiple ideas and identities. Can it be salvaged?

The founders envisioned a country made up of diverse identities. This promise of equality and individuality is being replaced by a monolithic Hindu identity.

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· Jan 25, 2022 · 09:00 am

TN’s Republic Day tableau rejected by Centre will be displayed across state, says MK Stalin

The chief minister said it was regretful that the central government did not give a reason for not allowing Tamil Nadu to participate in the parade.

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· Jan 19, 2022 · 12:26 pm

Republic Day: Rajnath Singh responds to letters by Tamil Nadu, Bengal CMs on rejection of tableaux

The defence minister said that only 12 out of 29 tableaux were approved for this year’s celebrations.

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· Jan 18, 2022 · 07:20 pm

‘Deeply disappointed’ by Centre rejecting Tamil Nadu’s tableau for Republic Day, says MK Stalin

The chief minister sought Prime Minister Modi’s intervention, saying the move will hurt the ‘patriotic feelings’ of the people of the state.

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· Jan 17, 2022 · 09:09 pm

‘Shocked and hurt’: Bengal CM writes to Modi after Centre rejects the state’s Republic Day tableau

Mamata Banerjee said she was ‘baffled’ that the Union government rejected the tableau without giving any reasons or justifications.

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· Jan 16, 2022 · 06:59 pm

India to celebrate Republic Day with physical distancing, shorter parade route this time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind extended their greetings to the country.

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· Jan 26, 2021 · 08:33 am