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    Flag‑Hoisting and 21‑Gun Salute

    On 15 August 2026 India marked its 80th Independence Day as Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort. He raised the tricolour and the ceremony was synchronized with a 21‑gun salute by the 1721 Field Battery (Ceremonial).[2]

    Tributes to Freedom Fighters

    During his address, Modi recalled the sacrifices of Mahatma Gandhi, freedom fighters and revolutionaries, and praised the nation’s progress over the past 12 years in a speech that highlighted India’s transformation into the world’s fastest‑growing major economy.[2]

    Vision for the Future

    The prime minister urged Indians to “dream big”, outlining a vision to become a developed nation by 2047, to host the 2036 Olympics and to boost the concert economy as part of India’s soft‑power agenda.[2]

    Historic Moment at the Red Fort

    The flag‑hoisting took place amid patriotic fervor, with 21 shots echoing across Delhi. It was also the first time “Vande Mataram” was sung from the ramparts of the Red Fort, adding a historic dimension to the celebrations.[2]

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