Coming to the Delhi Government’s proposal, the reason behind it not getting selected is not immediately known.While in the two decades Delhi has presented tableau seven times, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh were selected again.On it, the sources said that there were several States that in the last two decades presented more number of times than the former two. Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh Maharashtra and Assam have been represented multiple times.The tableau selection process ahead of RD parade 2024 had drawn controversy as Delhi, Punjab and Karnataka had alleged discrimination as their proposals were rejected.The screening committee under the Ministry of Defence follows an elaborate screening mechanism to select participants for the parade. The expert committee is comprised of artists and Padma awardees representing various fields. It is this committee that decides on the theme, aesthetics and criteria and screens proposals from various from States, UTs and Government departments.
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