# 80th Independence Day: PM Modi to hoist flag at Red Fort, ‘Vande Mataram’ sung first

2026-08-14T18:52:32+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 4 independent outlets

India marks its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading celebrations from the Red Fort in Delhi for the 13th consecutive time. For the first time at this venue, 'Vande Mataram' will be rendered as part of the ceremony, marking 150 years of the national song. The event includes a 21-gun salute using indigenous 105mm guns, with Captain Sonia Singh Chauhan assisting the PM during the flag hoisting. Over 5,000 special guests, including yoga volunteers, street vendors, and metro workers, have been invited to make the celebrations more inclusive. The theme highlights youth contributions to 'Viksit Bharat @2047'. The ceremony will conclude with 2,500 NCC cadets forming the words 'Vande Mataram' on Gyanpath. Doordarshan will broadcast the event live from 7:30 AM, with free Delhi Metro services for invitees starting at 4 AM.

## Coverage

- news.abplive.com <https://news.abplive.com/news/india/80th-independence-day-2026-pm-modi-to-hoist-tricolour-at-red-fort-vande-mataram-to-be-sung-for-first-time-1862101>
- indiatvnews.com <https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/pm-modi-to-address-nation-from-ramparts-of-red-fort-for-13th-consecutive-time-on-80th-independence-day-2026-08-14-1051416>
- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-ushers-in-80th-independence-day-pm-modi-to-address-nation-from-red-fort-11911926#publisher=newsstand>
- english.mathrubhumi.com <https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/80th-independence-day-india-set-for-grand-celebrations-red-fort-ready-for-historic-event-n2fcre91>
- indiatvnews.com <https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/vande-mataram-to-21gun-salute-independence-day-celebrations-at-red-fort-to-witness-6-firsts-this-year-2026-08-14-1051417>

Tags: Capt Sonia Singh Chauhan, Doordarshan, Independence Day, Narendra Modi, Red Fort, Vande Mataram
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