Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has requested Union Defence Minister Arun Jaitley to permit Telangana State to present its cultural tableau during the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. In a letter addressed to the Union Minister, Mr. Rao stated that Telangana had rich cultural heritage and it requires to be showcased during national-level celebrations. It would be the first time for Telangana to present its cultural tableau in the Republic Day celebrations, he noted.