New Delhi, August 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi sported a multicolour Rajasthani bandhani print turban with an off-white kurta and churidar for the 77th Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort. For his 10th Independence Day speech as prime minister, Modi also wore a black V-neck jacket with the turban which was a mix of yellow, green and red colour with a long tail.

It was in keeping with the tradition of PM Modi wearing colourful turbans on every Independence Day since 2014. Last year, he chose a saffron headgear with red patterns and a long tail. With that, he wore a traditional kurta and a churidar, complemented by a blue jacket and a stole. Independence Day 2023: PM Narendra Modi Hoists National Flag at Red Fort in Delhi on 77th Independence Day (Watch Video).

PM Narendra Modi Hoists National Flag at Red Fort

Flamboyant and colourful turbans have been a regular feature in the prime minister's attire for Independence Day and Republic Day events. For the Independence Day celebrations in 2021, the prime minister sported a saffron and cream headgear with a long tail. He had paired the 'safa' with a half-sleeve kurta and a fitted churidar. Independence Day 2023 Wishes: PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah and Other Leaders Extend Happy I-Day Greetings to Citizens.

PM Modi Inspects Guard of Honour

Modi wore a white scarf with a saffron border that he used to cover his mouth and nose in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. For his maiden Independence Day in 2014, he had opted for a bright red Jodhpuri bandhej turban. In 2015, Modi chose a yellow turban covered with multi-coloured criss-cross lines, and a tie-and-dye turban in hues of pink and yellow in 2016. Independence Day 2023: PM Narendra Modi Inspects Guard of Honour at Red Fort in Delhi (Watch Video).

PM Modi at Red Fort

The Prime Minister's turban for 2017 was a mix of bright red and yellow with crisscrossed golden lines all over. For his speech at the Red Fort in 2018, he had donned a saffron turban. PM Modi's speech this Independence Day is the last one before the 2014 general election.

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