India, Jan. 30 -- The Maha Kumbh-themed tableau of Uttar Pradesh as adjudged the best among all states and UTs that participated in the Republic Day parade this year, the ministry of defence announced on Wednesday.

UP's tableau was named "Mahakumbh 2025 - Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas".

Three panels of judges were constituted to assess the performances of the marching contingents from the services and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and other auxiliary forces, as well as the tableaux presented by various states, union territories (UTs), and departments of the Central government.

The ministry, which hosts the grand parade every year, announced the results in each category on Wednesday.

The Jammu & Kashmir Rifles were adjudge...