Republic Day preparations reach a fever pitch with Chhattisgarh’s captivating tableau rolling down Kartavya Path under the evocative theme ‘Vande Mataram: Freedom’s Sacred Mantra.’ Rooted in India’s groundbreaking first Tribal Digital Museum, it immortalizes the valor of indigenous leaders who defied British rule.
The float’s preview captivated media at RR Camp, orchestrated by the Defence Ministry. Centered in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, the museum—opened by Prime Minister Modi on the state’s silver anniversary—employs advanced tech to chronicle 14 tribal independence sagas.
Veer Gundadhur commands attention as the Bhumkal Rebellion’s 1910 spearhead from the Dherva tribe. Rallying with mango twigs and dried chilies as rallying cries, his revolt forced British troops from Nagpur into action, yet he evaded capture, symbolizing unyielding defiance.
Veer Narayan Singh, the state’s founding martyr, appears dynamically on horseback, sword aloft, having championed the famine-stricken poor in prelude to 1857’s great uprising.
Artisans and officials toiled for a month post-expert clearance to perfect this masterpiece, one of 17 state tableaux. It masterfully weaves tales of tribal patriotism, courage, and sacrifice, etching their contributions into the national memory for generations.