PM Modi’s Independence Day turbans have evolved into a visual tradition of their own.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the 79th Independence Day in his trademark style, wearing a saffron turban for the 12th year in a row during his speech from the Red Fort.
He dressed in a white kurta and churidar, paired with a saffron bandhgala jacket and a tricolour stole.
Over the years, PM Modi’s Independence Day turbans have become a tradition of their own. Last year, he wore a bright Rajasthani leheriya turban in orange, yellow, and green — representing India’s rich culture.
In 2023, he chose a bandhani print in yellow, green, and red with a black V-neck jacket. In 2022, he wore a saffron turban with red designs, matched with a blue jacket and stole.
In 2021, he picked a cream and saffron turban with a half-sleeved kurta. In 2020, during the pandemic, he used a white scarf with saffron edges as both a turban and a face covering.
His debut Independence Day as prime minister in 2014 was marked by a fiery red Jodhpuri bandhej turban. The following years brought a kaleidoscope of colours — from the yellow and multicoloured crisscross turban in 2015, to a pink-yellow tie-and-dye version in 2016, and a bold red and yellow creation in 2017.
Saffron made a powerful, singular statement in 2018.
Before arriving at the Red Fort, PM Modi greeted the nation and urged everyone to work even harder to build a developed Bharat.
“Wishing everyone a very happy Independence Day. May this day inspire us to keep working even harder to realise the dreams of our freedom fighters and build a Viksit Bharat. Jai Hind,” he said in a post on X.
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