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PM Modi Independence Day Speech LIVE: 80th Indian Independence Day Celebration | August 15th 2026 | 150 Years of Vande Mataram | Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat@2047 | PM Modi Red Fort Speech | I Day 2026 | CNBC TV18 DELHI - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the nation from the historic Red Fort. India marks its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026, celebrating 79 years of freedom from British colonial rule. Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the national celebrations by hoisting the Tricolour at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi and addressing the nation. Every year, as August 15 approaches, many people wonder whether India is celebrating its 79th or 80th Independence Day. The answer is both, in a way. On August 15, 2026, India completes 79 years of independence and celebrates its 80th Independence Day, since the first Independence Day was observed on August 15, 1947. The national celebrations in 2026 focus on the core theme of "Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat@2047" alongside commemorating "150 Years of Vande Mataram". The theme highlights the vital role of India's young generation in driving the country towards becoming a developed nation by its centenary of independence in 2047. Key focus areas include technological progress, green energy transitions, self-reliance in defence and youth innovation. At the same time, commemorating Vande Mataram pays tribute to the national song that inspired millions during the freedom struggle. The main national ceremony takes place at the Red Fort in New Delhi. The flag-hoisting ceremony is accompanied by a 21-gun salute. Across the country, state governments, educational institutions and local communities organize flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades and cultural programmes. pmmodi independenceday 80thindependenceday redfort HarGharTiranga cnbctv18 livenews ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- India Independence Day 2026 Live, Independence Day 2026 Live Updates, PM Modi Speech Live, Narendra Modi Live Speech, PM Modi Independence Day Speech, Red Fort Live, Red Fort Speech Live, Independence Day Celebration India, Independence Day Live Streaming, PM Modi Address Nation Live, 15 August 2026 Live, Independence Day Parade Live, PM Modi Live Today, Independence Day News Live, Bharat Independence Day 2026, PM Modi Red Fort Speech, Independence Day समारोह Live, स्वतंत्रता दिवस 2026, स्वतंत्रता दिवस लाइव, पीएम मोदी भाषण लाइव, पीएम मोदी लाइव, नरेंद्र मोदी लाइव भाषण, लाल किला भाषण लाइव, लाल किला लाइव, स्वतंत्रता दिवस समारोह, 15 अगस्त 2026 लाइव, आजादी का अमृत महोत्सव, भारत स्वतंत्रता दिवस, स्वतंत्रता दिवस परेड ला��व, देश को संबोधन लाइव, PM Modi Live from Red Fort, Independence Day Function Live, Tiranga Celebration, Har Ghar Tiranga 2026, Bharat News Live, Independence Day Special, PM Modi Speech Highlights, Independence Day India Live, Tiranga Yatra, स्वतंत्रता दिवस समाचार, प्रधानमंत्री मोदी का भाषण, भारत का 79वां स्वतंत्रता दिवस, Independence Day Wishes 2026, Jai Hind Celebration, Vande Mataram, Bharat Mata Ki Jai, 15 August Celebration Live