NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort in Delhi as India celebrated its 80th Independence Day.Click here for live updatesIn a special first, National Song “Vande Mataram” was played for the first time at the ceremony.Greeting citizens on the 79th anniversary of Independence, the prime minister posted on X: “We remember with gratitude the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ensured the end of colonial rule. Their dreams continue to inspire us as we work together to build a Viksit Bharat.”Also Read: PM Modi addresses nation on 80th I-Day – top quotes“Powered by 140 crore Indians, our nation is scaling new heights of progress across different sectors. May this journey keep progressing at an even greater pace in the times to come,” he added.Here are the key highlights:80th Independence Day: 5,000 guests from diverse backgrounds attend Independence Day celebrationsThe special invitees included beneficiaries of various government schemes, women entrepreneurs, volunteers, farmers, artisans, sanitation workers, students, innovators, scientists, start-up founders, interns and other top-performing citizens. Over 1,500 people from different states and Union territories, dressed in traditional attire, also attended the ceremony.80th Independence Day: PM Modi’s signature turbanPM Modi Modi arrived at the Red Fort on Saturday wearing a striking red tie-and-dye turban with a long trailing end. The turban featured intricate red, green and white patterns, reflecting styles associated with Rajasthani and Gujarati traditions.
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Read full story here80th Independence Day: ‘Vande Mataram’ played for first time as PM Modi hoists TricolourNational song “Vande Mataram” was played for the first time at the Independence Day ceremony. PM Modi began his speech by addressing this, saying, “This is the first time since independence that Vande Matram has resonated from ramparts of Red Fort.”80th Independence Day: PM Modi’s 13th Red Fort address This was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 13th consecutive Independence Day address since his first in 2014. Ahead of his national address, the prime minister visited Raj Ghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
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