Delhi excluded from Republic Day parade again, fueling political tension between AAP and BJP.

Delhi's tableau has been excluded from the Republic Day parade for the fourth consecutive year, sparking a political dispute between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP-led central government of playing politics and neglecting Delhi, while BJP officials stated that the decision is made by a designated committee and based on merit. The Defence Ministry introduced a three-year rollover plan to ensure equal participation from all states and union territories.

December 22, 2024
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