Republic Day 2026: Culture Ministry tableau celebrates legacy of 'Vande Mataram', offers ode to India's spirit

The Republic Day parade featured a tableau celebrating 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'. It highlighted Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's composition and its journey through history. The display included folk and modern representations, honoring Vishnupant Pagnis's recording and freedom fighters. The tableau aimed to connect Gen Z with the song's legacy, emphasising its significance as a national song adopted in 1950.