India’s 80th Independence Day, 2026
22 August 2026
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India’s 80th Independence Day, 2026
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India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026, marking 79 completed years of independence since 15 August 1947. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the Tricolour at the Red Fort and delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day address. The celebrations also prominently featured the 150-year commemoration of Vande Mataram.
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India's 80th Independence Day 2026 celebrates Viksit Bharat by 2047 vision emphasizing Atmanirbhar Bharat, self-reliance, innovation and inclusive growth for a developed nation.
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India Independence DayViksit Bharat 2047Atmanirbhar Bharatdefence self-relianceVande MataramRed Forteconomic strengthnational developmentcitizen participationNarendra Modi