‘Ireland’s Independence Day?’ Congress mocks PM Modi over Tricolour pocket square
In his post, Khera wrote, "Lagta hai sahib ne Urdu mein Tiranga pehna hai. Ya phir Bharat India ki jagah Ireland ka Independence Day mana rahay hain. (Looks like the sahib is wearing the Tricolour in Urdu. Or perhaps, instead of India, he is celebrating Ireland's Independence Day)." PM Modi delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort, continuing a tradition that…
Congress leader Pawan Khera mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's outfit during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, drawing attention to a tricolour pocket square that resembled Ireland's flag. Khera sarcastically questioned the design, joking that Modi may have celebrated Ireland's Independence Day instead of India's.
This comment came as India commemorated its 80th Independence Day, under the theme "Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat@2047." Modi delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day speech from the iconic monument, continuing a tradition that began in 2014. For the event, the Prime Minister donned a red safa with yellow and white Bandhani patterns, complemented by a white kurta and pyjama, a brown Nehru jacket, and the colorful tricolour pocket square.
Over the years, Modi's Independence Day attire has become a subject of interest, featuring different regional textiles, designs and elements that showcase India's cultural heritage.
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