Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘s outfit for India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations from the Red Fort has sparked a reaction from Congress.
Taking note of the prime minister’s pocket-square, Pawan Khera stated on Saturday that it seems PM Modi “was celebrating Ireland’s independence as opposed to India.”
Ya phir Bharat ki jagah Ireland ka Independence Day mana rahay hain. they were not in the order of the national flag, hence the Congress’ ‘Ireland’ dig While the colours of the pocket square were of the tri-colour. For his 13th address from the Red Fort, the prime minister was seen in a classic off-white kurta-pyjama and a brown sleeveless jacket. Complementing the ensemble were saffron, white and green pocket squares, reflecting the colours of the national flag.
The prime minister’s signature Independence Day turbans have remained one of the most anticipated visual highlights of the Red Fort ceremony since 2014, when he set the precedent with a bright red bandhej turban complete with a contrasting green tail. In the past 12 years, the prime minister has shifted to bright yellows in multi-hued bandhani and golden threads; saffron tones; a white turban with saffron and green stripes and bandhani prints blending yellow, green, orange, and red hues. However, the 2026 style saw a return of the prime minister’s very first address at the Red Fort. LIVE UPDATES HERE Earlier reporting noted: 2014: For his first Independence Day speech as Prime Minister, Narendra Modi chose a bright red Jodhpuri Bandhej safa with a green trail.
In a post on X, the Congress MP shared a video of the pocket square and said: “Lagta hai sahib ne Urdu mein Tiranga pehna hai.
Earlier reporting noted: Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates India’s 80th Independence Day in his trademark style, wearing a traditional red tie-and-dye turban as he delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day address from the historic Red Fort in New Delhi. Earlier reporting noted: The Prime Minister paired the vibrant headgear, a style commonly associated with Rajasthan and Gujarat, with a white kurta and brown vest.
