Independence Day 2020 images: PM Modi goes for saffron and cream safa today
Independence 2020 Prime Minister Narendra Modi this year went for a saffron and cream safa (head gear) for the Independence Day function at Delhi's Red Fort. Continuing with his tradition of colourful turbans, the Prime Minister today sported a safa with a long trail.
The PM paired the safa with a half-sleeve kurta in pastel shade, which has attained an iconic status as the famous 'Modi kurta' since his campaign days in 2013-14 and earlier. He wore a white scarf with a saffron border that he used for covering his mouth and nose in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Last year, PM Modi had worn a multi-coloured safa as he gave his sixth Independence Day speech, months after a stunning victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, and returning to power for a second term.
From a bright red bandhani turban from Kutch to a mustard Rajasthani safa, the Prime Minister's eye-catching head gears have been a highlight of his Republic Day appearances too.
For his first Independence Day speech in 2014, he had opted for a red Jodhpuri bandhej turban with green trail.
In 2015, he chose a bright yellow safa with multi-coloured criss-cross lines. The next year he had a tie-and-dye turban in shades of pink and yellow.
The Prime Minister's turban for 2017 was a mix of bright red and yellow with criss-crossed golden lines. In 2018, he donned a saffron and red turban for his Independence Day function at the Red Fort.
The Independence Day celebrations, which have always been a grand affair, has been scaled down this year keeping in mind the safety measures to contain the spread of Covid-19.