Modi to Unfurl Flag as Vande Mataram Debuts, Sparking Religious Concerns
On August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the flag and address the nation at Red Fort, where the national song 'Vande Mataram' will be sung for the first time during Independence Day celebrations. This year's theme celebrates youth contributions towards a developed India by 2047. Parliament recently criminalized insulting Vande Mataram, while Muslim organizations object to singing its full version due to religious concerns.
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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