Independence Day 2023: PM Modi dons multi-colored Rajasthani-style turban
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore a multi-colored Rajasthani-style turban with a long tail on the occasion of India's 77th Independence Day on Tuesday. He paid floral homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Delhi's Raj Ghat before proceeding to the Red Fort to raise the national flag and address the nation. Notably, PM Modi has been wearing a multicolored turban on every Independence Day since 2014.
PM Modi's Independence Day attire
For Tuesday's celebrations, PM Modi wore an off-white kurta, white pants, and a jacket with a pocket square to match his multi-colored turban. Last year, on the 76th anniversary of Independence Day, his turban matched the Indian tricolor. Earlier in 2021, PM Modi donned a saffron turban with a red-colored design. In 2020, he chose a cream and saffron-colored turban.
PM Modi greeted people on 77th Independence Day
PM Modi also greeted the people of India on the occasion before his Red Fort address on Tuesday. "Best wishes on Independence Day. We pay homage to our great freedom fighters and reaffirm our commitment to fulfilling their vision. Jai Hind!" he tweeted. The 77th Independence Day marks the final year of the Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav celebrations of the government—which started in 2021.
