"Punjab's Tableau Rejection Sparks Political Showdown Ahead of Republic Day"

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has refused to display the state's tableau at the Bharat Parv event after it was not selected for the Republic Day parade, accusing the Centre of discrimination. The Defence Ministry invited Punjab to showcase its tableau at Bharat Parv, but Mann declined, stating that the state's martyrs cannot be showcased in a "rejected category." The Defence Ministry clarified that the selection process is thorough and unbiased, and Punjab's tableau did not align with this year's broader themes. The Punjab BJP chief's allegations that the tableau was rejected due to the inclusion of AAP leaders' photos were countered by the Defence Ministry's statement and AAP spokesperson Malvinder Singh Kang.