PM Modi dons all-orange attire with similar colour headgear to reflect ‘Naya Bharat’ spirit of forward momentum

On India’s 79th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi wore an all-saffron ensemble at the Red Fort, featuring an orange turban, Nehru jacket-style waistcoat, white kurta, and tricolour stole. His headgear choices, including a red Jodhpuri bandhej turban in 2014 and saffron pheta in 2023, reflect India’s rich cultural heritage and the ‘Naya Bharat’ aspirations.

PM Modi dons all-orange attire with similar colour headgear to reflect ‘Naya Bharat’ spirit of forward momentum

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On India’s 79th Independence Day, August 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 12th consecutive address from the Red Fort in New Delhi. In keeping with his tradition of distinctive attire for this occasion, he chose an all-saffron ensemble.

This included an orange safa (traditional turban), a matching orange Nehru jacket-style waistcoat, and a white kurta. Completing the outfit was a tricolour stole featuring the national flag’s saffron, white, and green stripes

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His attire reflected the theme’s ‘Naya Bharat’ (New India) aspirations, highlighting the nation’s forward momentum. The ensemble was symbolic of energy, courage, and a commitment to the nation’s progress.

A moment should be taken to talk about PM Modi’s choice of headgear on Independence Day. This year, he donned an all-orange turban, symbolizing energy and liveliness.

On previous Independence Days, he has worn various traditional turbans, such as a red Jodhpuri bandhej turban in 2014 and a saffron pheta in 2023, each reflecting India’s rich cultural heritage.

 

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