# 80th I-Day: PM Modi hosts reception, Congress plays Vande Mataram

2026-08-15T09:01:31+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended an Independence Day reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Tuesday, greeting leaders from across the political spectrum. The event marked India's 80th Independence Day. The New Delhi Railway Station and the Qutub Minar were illuminated as part of the celebrations. On the same day, the full version of Vande Mataram was played at the Congress party headquarters. The opposition party's gesture came amid the national festivities, drawing attention to the song's historical significance as a rallying cry during the freedom movement.

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