# Vande Mataram to be sung from Red Fort on 80th I-Day 2026-08-10T14:46:04+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet For the first time, the national song 'Vande Mataram' will be sung from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the 80th Independence Day celebrations on August 15. The defence ministry announced the move, marking the 150th year of the song's composition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the event, hoist the national flag and address the nation. The ceremony will also highlight youth contributions to the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision. Nineteen students who won medals at international Olympiads in 2026 will be seated on the ramparts. Young innovators, interns from the PM Internship Scheme, startups supported by government funds and beneficiaries of various schemes will attend as special guests. ## Coverage - bazaar.businesstoday.in Tags: 80th Independence Day, PM Modi speech, Red Fort ceremony, Vande Mataram 150 years, Viksit Bharat 2047, youth focus Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/vande-mataram-to-be-sung-from-red-fort-on-80th-i-day/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/vande-mataram-to-be-sung-from-red-fort-on-80th-i-day/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.