# Modi’s Red Fort attire draws Congress’s Ireland jibe 2026-08-15T12:36:52+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore a red bandhani turban, white kurta and brown vest for his 13th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, according to NDTV Profit. His outfit also featured three pocket squares in green, white and saffron, but not in the national flag’s order. The arrangement prompted Congress MP Pawan Khera to say on X that Modi appeared to be celebrating Ireland’s independence. Hindustan Times reports that Supriya Shrinate also mocked the pocket square. The Irish flag uses green, white and saffron in that order. Modi’s turban, rooted in Rajasthani and Gujarati traditions, carried a red base with white and yellow tie-and-dye patterns. His Independence Day headgear has drawn attention since 2014. ## Coverage - ndtvprofit.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: Congress, Narendra Modi, New Delhi, Red Fort Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/modis-red-fort-attire-draws-congresss-ireland-jibe/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/modis-red-fort-attire-draws-congresss-ireland-jibe/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.