NationalSaturday, 15 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Independence Day 2026 at Red Fort: PM Narendra Modi hoists the national flag in Delhi
On 15 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolour at the Red Fort and addressed the nation in Delhi.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 15 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolour at the Red Fort in New Delhi and addressed the nation on the 80th Independence Day.
Key specifics
- The ceremony was held at the Red Fort, New Delhi, on 15 August 2026.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, MoS Sanjay Seth and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh received the Prime Minister.
- Lieutenant General Rajesh Sethi, General Officer Commanding, Delhi area, was introduced to the Prime Minister.
- For the first time, Vande Mataram was played during the flag-hoisting ceremony.
- 21-gun salute and flower petals from an Air Force helicopter marked the national flag hoisting.
Exam lens
Question type: National events and protocol, Red Fort, 15 August 2026, 21-gun salute, Vande Mataram, Rajnath Singh. TNPSC may ask the venue, dignitaries present, and ceremonial features of Independence Day.