Vande Mataram to 21-gun salute, Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort to witness 6 firsts this year

Amid tight security, India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day Saturday, August 15, 2026, marking 79 years of freedom from British colonial rule. The grand event will take place at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, where PM Modi will unfurl the national flag and deliver his 13th consecutive address to the nation. The grand event at the Red Fort is set to commemorate 150 years of the enduring legacy of the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ and celebrate the energy, aspirations and pivotal contribution of ‘Yuva Shakti’ in driving India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat by 2047.

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