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India marks 80th Independence Day with Red Fort parade
India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026 with a ceremony at Delhi's historic Red Fort. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag and a military parade was held as part of the annual observance.
The event marked eight decades since India gained independence from British rule in 1947. The Red Fort has been the traditional venue for the prime minister's Independence Day address since 1947.
No further details about the prime minister's speech or the length of the parade were immediately available.
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The 1930 Declaration of Purna Swaraj by the Indian National Congress provides the historical foundation for this observance, which began in 1947. While military parades showcase national strength, the event also serves as a platform for policy announcements. Key figures to watch include defence spending targets for the next fiscal year and any new social welfare schemes unveiled in the prime minister's address from the Red Fort ramparts.
Source: aljazeera.com
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