Red Fort’s Ramparts Host Vande Mataram for First Time at Independence Day

The defence ministry disclosed that this year’s Independence Day observance will feature Vande Mataram being sung from the ramparts of the Red Fort, a first in the ceremony’s history. The change introduces a novel element to the national celebration, with the iconic song resonating from the historic fort’s walls. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the festivities, overseeing the revised program. The announcement highlights an effort to refresh traditional rituals while maintaining the event’s patriotic spirit. Officials emphasized the symbolic significance of the location and the song together.