PM Modi Wears Rajasthani Turban For 2023 Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wore a Rajasthani Bandhej Safa as he marked India's 77th Independence Day and addressed the nation from the historic Red Fort.

PM Modi, who has delivered 10 Independence Day speeches, maintained his tradition of wearing vibrant, traditional turbans with a long train during his appearances at the historic Red Fort. 

This time, he wore a multi-coloured turban with a bandhani print in yellow, green and red. He completed the look with off-white kurta and churidar and a black jacket. 

Many saw a connection with Rajasthan, where elections are due later this year. This is his last Independence Day speech ahead of next year's national election. 

PM Modi has often been seen in traditional headgear of different states of the country for his address to the nation.

The Prime Minister is known for his tradition of donning colourful turbans for his Independence Day and Republic Day looks since 2014. Last year, he chose a white safa with tricolour strips and a long trail as his headgear. He was clad in a white kurta-pyjama and a navy blue waistcoat, with the turban clearly standing out.

In 2021, he donned a Kolhapuri Pheta-style turban with a long trail extending to his ankle. He paired the turban with a pastel powder blue kurta and a stole as he addressed the nation from the Red Fort in Delhi.

In 2020, he opted for a mix of orange and yellow headgear, adding a scarf like a mask in white colour having orange borders.

In 2019, PM Modi chose to keep his turban Rajasthani with shades of orange and green pairing it with a plain white half-sleeved kurta.

In 2018, PM Modi chose red and saffron for his headgear which contrasted brightly against his white kurta.

India is marking 77 years of Independence today, with the PM leading the celebrations. He unfurled the national flag and is addressing the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort.