Delhi government will not be showcasing its cultural tableau at the 69th Republic Day parade this year due to delay in sending its proposal to the defence ministry. It has thus failed to make the cut in the vibrant celebrations.

Sindhu Mishra, deputy secretary at Delhi government’s Art, Culture and Language department overlooking Delhi’s nomination has confirmed the delay in submitting proposal to the defence ministry.

“We could not send our government’s proposal for tableau display on time and hence we will not be participating this year,” Mishra told Mail Today.

She, however, denied reports of sending a display of government’s education model in the parade.

Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party MLA Kapil Mishra has blamed Delhi government for sending “stale” proposal displaying government’s education in tableau.

“Delhi government pitched tableau displaying government’s success in education sector similar to last year’s achievements but their proposal has been rejected on the grounds of repetition.

“Officials could have suggested other areas for displaying Delhi’s accomplishments and culture after their proposal was rejected,” Mishra said.

“I made efforts on personal level ensuring Delhi’s tableau is shortlisted,” claimed Mishra.