Dressed in a white kurta-churidar, Modi complemented his attire with a saffron bandhgala jacket and a tricolour stole, continuing a tradition of making bold sartorial statements on Independence Day.
Over the years, the Prime Minister’s choice of headgear has become a visual hallmark of his annual Red Fort address. Each year, his turban reflects both cultural heritage and a message of unity.
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In 2024, Modi wore a saffron turban—bold and simple—underscoring national pride. 2023 saw him in a vibrant Rajasthani leheriya turban in orange, yellow, and green, symbolizing festivity and tradition.
In 2022, he chose a bandhani print in yellow, green, and red, paired with a black V-neck jacket. For 2021, a saffron turban with red patterns and a flowing tail stood out against a blue jacket and stole.
During the 2020 pandemic, Modi adapted his attire to the times, using a white scarf with saffron borders as a face covering.
His first Independence Day as Prime Minister in 2014 featured a vivid red Jodhpuri bandhej turban.
The following years brought vibrant variations — a yellow and multicoloured turban in 2015, a pink-yellow tie-dye in 2016, and a bold red-yellow mix in 2017.
In 2018, a full saffron turban made a strong visual statement.
Ahead of the celebrations at the Red Fort, Modi extended his greetings to the nation via X (formerly Twitter), calling for collective efforts toward a developed India. “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 wrote.
