Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Red Fort wearing a red tie-and-dye turban with yellow, green and white patterns reflecting Rajasthani and Gujarati traditions, paired with a white kurta-pajama, brown jacket and tricolor pocket squares. He delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day address and paid floral tributes at Raj Ghat. Modi posted messages on X crediting freedom fighters and noting progress powered by 140 crore Indians.