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Day Celebrations
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150 Years of Vande Mataram
80th Independence Day
For the first time since independence, Vande Mataram echoed from the Red Fort.
PM Modi connected this to the historic occasion of 150 years of Vande Mataram...
n Today, we are celebrating the 80th n For the first time since independence,
Independence Day. Today, every heartbeat Vande Mataram is echoing from the Red
resonates with the chant of Vande Fort on August 15. And as we celebrate
Mataram. 150 years of Vande Mataram today, what
n Today, there is “Har Ghar Tiranga Hai, Har could be a more wonderful occasion
Man Tiranga Hai” and the country is moving than this?
forward with enthusiasm and renewed n In recent days, several parts of the country
energy, carrying new resolutions with it. have faced severe flooding and landslides,
n Today, the nation remembers with reverence affecting many families. We fully understand
those great sons and daughters who made and feel their suffering and pain. I want to
the ultimate sacrifices for the freedom of assure the affected families that we and the
our country. entire nation stand firmly with them.
“Today, we are celebrating our
80th Independence Day. The
chant of ‘Vande Mataram’
resonates in every heart. The
Tricolour flies in every home
and dwells in every mind; the
nation is marching forward with
enthusiasm and zeal, embracing
new resolutions.”
(Excerpt of the speech from the ramparts of the
Red Fort on Independence Day 2026)
16 NEW INDIA SAMACHAR || Sep 01-15, 2026 Picture from Independence Day 2026
