The central government has denied any bias against West Bengal in its decision to reject their tableu for the upcoming Republic Day celebrations. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing profound hurt and shock that the West Bengal tableau would not be included in the 75th Republic Day celebrations. She stated that the intent was to celebrate Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's 125th birth anniversary and the accomplishments of the Indian National Army.

The centre's decision has also drawn sharp criticism from different quarters, including the Indian National Congress (INC) urging the centre to reconsider the move. Even Netaji's grand nephew, and former BJP leader, Chandra Bose took a stand against the move.