Event: 80th Independence Day celebrations held at Red Fort, New Delhi on August 15, 2026
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Independence Day 2026: PM Modi leads India in commemorating 80 years of freedom | In Photos
During the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on August 15, 2026, the national song 'Vande Mataram' was rendered for the first time in the history of the ceremony. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in commemorating 80 years of freedom. This historic inclusion marks a significant cultural and symbolic moment in India's Republic Day traditions, highlighting the song's status as a national symbol alongside the national anthem. The event holds high relevance for exams focusing on national symbols, constitutional provisions, and historical commemorations.
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First-time rendering of national song 'Vande Mataram' during official Independence Day ceremony at Red Fort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the commemorations marking 80 years of India's independence
'Vande Mataram' composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, adopted as national song in 1950 (not national anthem)
National anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' and national song 'Vande Mataram' both have equal status under Article 51A(a) of Constitution
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