Delhi Excluded from Republic Day Parade Tableau for Fourth Consecutive Year

Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP-led Centre of political bias, while officials cite selection committee guidelines and limited slots.

Delhi's proposed tableau was not selected for the 2024 Republic Day parade, marking the fourth consecutive year of exclusion.
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal criticized the BJP, alleging political motives and claiming the decision reflects animosity towards Delhi's people.
The BJP defended the exclusion, stating that tableau selection is determined by an expert committee based on established criteria and limited slots.
Officials noted that Delhi's tableau last appeared in 2021, and the current process ensures each state and union territory features once every three years if qualified.
The exclusion comes ahead of the 2025 Delhi assembly elections, with both AAP and BJP using the issue to shape their political narratives.