Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, January 26-
On the occasion of 76th Republic Day, Haryana’s tableau at Delhi’s Kartavya Path showcased the state’s rich cultural heritage alongside its emerging status as a prosperous and sports-driven state. The Paralympics players on the tableau captured the audience’s attention, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledging their presence and accepted their greetings by waving his hand towards them. The crowd cheered enthusiastically upon seeing Harvinder Singh, who was recently selected for the Padma Shri award, chanting ‘Jai Haryana.’ Other players on the tableau include Nitesh Kumar, Aruna Tanwar, and Tarun Dhillon, who serve as role models for millions of youth in the country.
The tableau, designed by Haryana’s Information, Public Relations, and Language Department, highlighted the state’s cultural legacy. It depicted the birthplace of the Bhagavad Gita’s teachings, which Lord Krishna imparted to humanity through Arjun. Haryana’s development into a prosperous state was also showcased. The tableau, themed “Prosperous Haryana: Heritage and Development,” featured the ancient wisdom of the Shrimad Bhagwad Gita alongside scenes of modern agricultural practices, where farmers use IT to fill their details of crops sown and monitor market prices.