The Indian Navy was adjudged the best marching contingent among the three wings of the armed forces. New Delhi: Kerala secured third place in the state and Union Territories tableau category at this year’s Republic Day Parade, marking a strong return after a two-year absence. The tableau, themed ‘Atmanirbhar Kerala’, celebrated the state’s developmental milestones and cultural identity, officials said. Indian Navy tops marching contingent awardsThe Indian Navy was adjudged the best marching contingent among the three wings of the armed forces. A special prize went to the Central Public Works Department tableau, marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, and to the ‘Vande Mataram: The Eternal Resonance of India’ dance group, officials said.