India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on Saturday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the national celebrations from the historic Red Fort in Delhi. The grand ceremony will combine traditional military honours with a strong focus on India’s national journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, with the 150-year legacy of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ and the contribution of the country’s youth taking centre stage. For the first time, ‘Vande Mataram’ will be rendered as part of the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. The ceremony will also feature a coordinated flag-hoisting and 21-Gun Salute, followed by the Prime Minister’s address to the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument.
