Watch: PM Modi's vibrant safa steals spotlight at 77th Republic Day parade

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Wearing a vibrant red safa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his decade-old Republic Day tradition as he attended the 77th celebrations at Kartavya Path with President Droupadi Murmu and other dignitaries.

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The red turban, symbolising tradition and vibrancy, complemented the festive atmosphere as crowds gathered to witness the parade.

India Today News Desk

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 26, 2026 10:45 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his signature Republic Day tradition on Monday, wearing a striking red safa at the 77th Republic Day celebrations on Kartavya Path, New Delhi. For over a decade, Modi has chosen unique, region-inspired, and colorful turbans to mark Independence and Republic Day, making his headgear a highlight of national ceremonies.

The red turban, symbolising tradition and vibrancy, complemented the festive atmosphere as crowds gathered to witness the parade. PM Modi began the day by paying tribute to India's fallen heroes with a wreath-laying at the National War Memorial before joining President Droupadi Murmu and other dignitaries at the saluting dais at Kartavya Path.

The parade, which began at 10.30 am and will run for around 90 minutes, showcased India's cultural diversity, development journey, and military might, including newly raised units and mock-ups of major weapon systems from Operation Sindoor. This year's celebrations will also honor 150 years of Vande Mataram.

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Sahil Sinha

Published On:

Jan 26, 2026

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