Modi greets entrepreneurs, deploys 25,000 personnel at tight-security parade
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the National Flag and addressed the nation from the Red Fort in New Delhi for India's 80th Independence Day. A 21-gun salute followed the flag unfurling, accompanied by a floral shower from a helicopter. PM Modi paid tribute to freedom fighters and greeted special guests including entrepreneurs and innovators. Security was tightened with over 25,000 personnel deployed across Delhi.
15 AUG 2026
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Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort for India's 80th Independence Day celebration.
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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.
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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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