'Naya Bharat, Operation Sindoor': PM Modi's Red Fort Address To Echo Theme For 79th Independence Day

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Last Updated:August 14, 2025, 23:50 IST

PM Narendra Modi is expected to underline India's uncompromising stand on national security, economic growth and expanding welfare model on his watch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech, his 12th consecutive address from New Delhi’s iconic Red Fort, will echo the theme of this year’s celebrations as revealed by the Centre – ‘Naya Bharat’ and ‘Operation Sindoor’.

Taking off from President Droupadi Murmu’s Independence Day message to the nation, which was broadcast on Thursday, Modi’s speech will likely touch upon India’s collective progress and the opportunities that lie ahead.

He praised Murmu’s thoughtful address on the eve of Independence Day and said she has reminded citizens of the sacrifices that made the country’s freedom a reality. He, however, is expected to underline the nation’s uncompromising stand on national security, economic growth and expanding welfare model on his watch.

Political experts will look out for any signalling from him on the foreign policy front at a time when India’s generally solid ties with the US are under strain amid Trump’s repeated claims of mediating ceasefire between India and Pakistan and use of tariff to pressure India on trade.

Modi may also reflect upon self-reliance, boosting indigenous knowhow and local manufacturing as helping the country achieve its goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.

With this speech, he will edge ahead of late prime minister Indira Gandhi’s 11 consecutive speeches from the ramparts of Red Fort to stand only next to Jawaharlal Nehru.

WHAT DOES THE SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?

Modi will lead the celebrations from Red Fort, where he will unfurl the Tricolour and address the nation.

Coordinated by the Indian Air Force, this year’s event will feature a ceremonial Guard of Honour, a 21-gun salute, and a special fly past carrying both the National Flag and the Operation Sindoor flag.

The Prime Minister will be received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, and defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at the Red Fort. He will be introduced to Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar, General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Delhi Area, who will escort him to the saluting base for the general salute and Guard of Honour inspection.

The Guard of Honour will comprise 96 personnel — one officer and 24 members each from the army, navy, air force, and Delhi police — commanded by Wing Commander AS Sekhon. Following the inspection, he will proceed to the ramparts to greet the three service chiefs and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).

Flying Officer Rashika Sharma will assist in hoisting the Tricolour, synchronised with a 21-gun salute from the 1721 Field Battery (Ceremonial) using indigenous 105 mm Light Field Guns. The National Flag Guard — 128 personnel drawn equally from the three armed services and the Delhi police — will present the Rashtriya Salute.

The Air Force band, led by Junior Warrant Officer M Deka, will play the National Anthem with 11 Agniveer Vayu musicians taking part for the first time. As the flag is raised, two IAF Mi-17 helicopters, captained by Wing Commanders Vinay Poonia and Aditya Jaiswal, will shower flower petals over the venue — one flying the National Flag and the other bearing the Operation Sindoor flag.

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