Historic First At Red Fort: 'Vande Mataram' Rendered During 80th Independence Day Celebrations | Video
New Delhi: In a first for Independence Day celebrations, 'Vande Mataram' was rendered at the Red Fort complex during the 79th anniversary of the historic occasion on August 15, followed by the recitation of the national anthem at the grand event. The mega function commemorates 150 years of the enduring legacy of the national song, 'Vande Mataram', as floral decoration on the ramparts depicted the…
For the first time in Independence Day celebrations, Vande Mataram was performed at the historic Red Fort complex on August 15, 2026, marking the 79th anniversary of the event. The grand function commemorated 150 years of the national song's enduring legacy, with floral decorations on the fort's ramparts featuring the national flag at its center, surrounded by Vande Mataram in Hindi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the 80th Independence Day celebrations, which were marked by patriotic fervour and stringent multi-layer security. The National Song Vande Mataram was first rendered during these celebrations, with an army band playing the tune as guests sang the national song. Following the flag hoisting, the national anthem was recited, and flower petals were showered at the venue by two Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force, one carrying the national flag and the other displaying a flag featuring Vande Mataram.
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