Chhattisgarh’s Republic Day Parade tableau will highlight the nation’s inaugural digital museum in Nava Raipur, honoring tribal heroic leaders on the Kartavya Path. The themed display, titled “The Mantra of Freedom – Vande Mataram,” was presented to the national media by the Defence Ministry during a press preview. This tableau pays homage to immortal tribal heroes who valiantly resisted unjust British laws and made ultimate sacrifices for India’s independence.
The tableau showcases the country’s first Tribal Digital Museum in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, commemorating 14 significant tribal freedom struggles through modern digital technologies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated this museum during the Silver Jubilee celebration of Chhattisgarh’s state formation. The tableau, featuring Veer Gundadhur at the forefront, symbolizes the historic Bhumkal Rebellion of 1910, where the hero united society against oppression.
Veer Narayan Singh, the tableau’s rear depiction, was Chhattisgarh’s first martyr, known for his valor during a famine and his role in the 1857 First War of Indian Independence. The display aims to portray the tribal community’s unwavering commitment to freedom, patriotism, and courage. A total of 30 tableaux, including 17 state/Union Territories and 13 Ministries/Departments/Services, will grace the Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on January 26.
