Modi to Lead 80th Independence Day Celebrations at Red Fort on August 15, 2026
On August 15, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, where the national song Vande Mataram will be sung for the first time from its ramparts. The event marks 150 years of the song and highlights youth contributions with student achievers seated on the ramparts. Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary, announced that 2,500 NCC cadets and MY Bharat volunteers will form 'Vande Mataram' using Gyanpath opposite the Red Fort. An Indian Air Force Mi-17 helicopter will fly over with a banner commemorating the song's anniversary and shower petals. Around 600 quiz winners on themes like AI, Viksit Bharat, nuclear technology, and the freedom movement, along with other special guests, will attend. Metro services begin at 4 a.m., offering free travel for invitees using QR codes.
15 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort for India's 80th Independence Day celebration.
— NDTV
For the first time since independence, Prime Minister Modi played the full version of "Vande Mataram" at the Red Fort during India's 80th Independence Day celebrations.
— NDTV
Prime Minister Modi wore a red tie-and-dye turban for his 13th Independence Day speech at the Red Fort, continuing a tradition of highlighting cultural significance through attire.
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