The Centre announced the Republic Day Parade 2026 results. The Indian Navy was adjudged the best marching contingent among the three Services, and Delhi Police topped the CAPF and auxiliary forces category. Maharashtra's Ganeshotsav tableau came first among States/UTs, followed by Jammu & Kashmir and Kerala, whose tableau featured its Water Metro and 100% digital literacy. The Ministry of Culture's 'Vande Mataram' entry was the best Central tableau. In the MyGov popular-choice poll, Assam Regiment, CRPF, Gujarat and the Department of School Education and Literacy emerged winners.