Indian Independence Day 2026: 'Vande Mataram' to Be Sung From Ramparts of Red Fort for the First Time
The ceremony will mark 150 years of Vande Mataram with 2,500 NCC cadets and MY Bharat volunteers forming the song’s words at the Red Fort.
- On August 15, the national song 'Vande Mataram' will be performed from the ramparts of the Red Fort for the first time during India's 80th Independence Day celebrations, the Ministry of Defence announced on Monday.
- Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said the move honors the 150-year anniversary of the national song, which played a prominent role mobilizing people during the freedom struggle, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi arriving to lead the ceremonial sequence.
- The celebrations will focus on 'Yuva Shakti,' highlighting contributions of young Indians toward the government's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat by 2047,' with 19 Indian medal winners from the 2026 International Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematical Olympiads participating.
- Around 5,000 special guests, including innovators and skilled workers, will attend; authorities arranged 25 cloak rooms, 200 volunteers, and 20 wheelchairs across six locations, with metro services beginning at 4 a.m. for invitees.
- Performances by security force bands are occurring at 343 locations nationwide between August 8 and 15 to mark the anniversary, while NCC cadets and volunteers will conduct a post-event cleanliness drive.
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80th Independence Day: Vande Mataram to debut at Red Fort
New Delhi: As India prepares to mark its milestone 80th Independence Day, the historic ramparts of the Red Fort are set to witness a historic first alongside a strong national focus on youth power and strict adherence to protocol, the Ministry of Defence announced. In a major shift for the national event on August 15, the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ will be sung from the ramparts of the Red Fort for the very first time. Outlining the new cerem…
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For the first time Vande Mataram to be sung from Red Fort ramparts
Marking 150 years of the national song, this year’s celebrations will honour Vande Mataram that fueled the freedom struggle. Thereafter, the PM will unfurl the National Flag and deliver the customary address to the Nation.
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