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TN showcases the Centre-rejected Republic Day tableau at state celebrations

The Tamil Nadu government showcased the Republic Day tableau, which was rejected by a Central committee, depicting a statue of Queen Velu Nachiyar riding a horse with a sword in hand and women soldiers.
The Tamil Nadu government showcased the Republic Day tableau, which was rejected by a Central committee. The first of the three tableaus depicted the Vellore Sepoy Mutiny in 1806, the first-ever Sepoy Mutiny in Indian history. Also, Rani Velu Nachiyar, t
The Tamil Nadu government showcased the Republic Day tableau, which was rejected by a Central committee. The first of the three tableaus depicted the Vellore Sepoy Mutiny in 1806, the first-ever Sepoy Mutiny in Indian history. Also, Rani Velu Nachiyar, t
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Tamil Nadu had four tableaus in the state-level celebrations, featuring the contributions of freedom fighters from the state in the Indian Independence movement. (Photo | P Jawahar, EPS)
Tamil Nadu had four tableaus in the state-level celebrations, featuring the contributions of freedom fighters from the state in the Indian Independence movement. (Photo | P Jawahar, EPS)
The second Tableau showcased Mahakavi Bharathiyar, who apart from kindling patriotism in the minds of the people with his fiery patriotic songs and writings, also fought for social liberation and women’s emancipation. (Photo | P Jawahar, EPS)
The second Tableau showcased Mahakavi Bharathiyar, who apart from kindling patriotism in the minds of the people with his fiery patriotic songs and writings, also fought for social liberation and women’s emancipation. (Photo | P Jawahar, EPS)
This float also showcases VO Chidambaranar who founded the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company to compete against the British and was charged with sedition by the British Government, sentenced to imprisonment and made to pull oil press. This float also depicts Subramaniya Siva who fought for freedom and reformer Vijayaraghavachariar. (Photo | P Jawahar, EPS)
This float also showcases VO Chidambaranar who founded the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company to compete against the British and was charged with sedition by the British Government, sentenced to imprisonment and made to pull oil press. This float also depicts Subramaniya Siva who fought for freedom and reformer Vijayaraghavachariar. (Photo | P Jawahar, EPS)
The third float depicted Thanthai Periyar who fought for social reforms, women‟s liberation and for eradicating untouchability. (Photo | P Jawahar, EPS)
The third float depicted Thanthai Periyar who fought for social reforms, women‟s liberation and for eradicating untouchability. (Photo | P Jawahar, EPS)
The other leaders from Tamil Nadu who played key roles in the freedom struggle who were depicted in this tableau include Rajaji, Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar, Kamaraj, Rettaimalai Srinivasan, Vanchinathan, Theeran Chinnamalai, Va Ve Su Iyer, Quaid-e-Millet, JC Kumarappa and Kakkan. (Photo | P Jawahar, EPS)
The other leaders from Tamil Nadu who played key roles in the freedom struggle who were depicted in this tableau include Rajaji, Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar, Kamaraj, Rettaimalai Srinivasan, Vanchinathan, Theeran Chinnamalai, Va Ve Su Iyer, Quaid-e-Millet, JC Kumarappa and Kakkan. (Photo | P Jawahar, EPS)
Chief Minister MK Stalin had expressed disappointment over the exclusion of Tamil Nadu’s tableau from the Republic Day parade and had earlier announced that the rejected float will be included in the Tamil Nadu government's Republic Day celebrations on Wednesday. (Photo | P Jawahar, EPS)
Chief Minister MK Stalin had expressed disappointment over the exclusion of Tamil Nadu’s tableau from the Republic Day parade and had earlier announced that the rejected float will be included in the Tamil Nadu government's Republic Day celebrations on Wednesday. (Photo | P Jawahar, EPS)
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi unfurled the national flag at the Marina Beach front, in the presence of Chief Minister M K Stalin. (Photo | P Jawahar, EPS)
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi unfurled the national flag at the Marina Beach front, in the presence of Chief Minister M K Stalin. (Photo | P Jawahar, EPS)
The Republic Day Parade on Marina was a low key affair this year lasting for about 28 minutes, owing to the pandemic situation. (Photo | P Jawahar, EPS)
The Republic Day Parade on Marina was a low key affair this year lasting for about 28 minutes, owing to the pandemic situation. (Photo | P Jawahar, EPS)
The state government on Tuesday had issued an advisory asking the general public, children and senior citizens to refrain from visiting the Marina Beach front to watch the event. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)
The state government on Tuesday had issued an advisory asking the general public, children and senior citizens to refrain from visiting the Marina Beach front to watch the event. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)
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