Prime Minister Narendra Modi sported a multi-colour Rajasthani bandhani print turban with an off-white kurta and churidar for the 77th Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort.
For his 10th Independence Day speech as prime minister, Modi also wore a black V-neck jacket with the turban which was a mix of yellow, green and red colour with a long tail.
It was in keeping with the tradition of PM Modi wearing colourful turbans on every Independence Day since 2014.
Last year, he chose a white safa with tricolour stripes and a long trail as his headgear. With that, he wore a traditional kurta and a churidar, complemented by a blue jacket and black shoes.
Flamboyant and colourful turbans have been a regular feature in the prime minister's attire for Independence Day and Republic Day events.
For the Independence Day celebrations in 2021, the prime minister sported a a saffron headgear with red patterns and a long tail. With that, he wore a traditional kurta and a churidar, complemented by a blue jacket and a stole.
In 2020, the prime minister donned a saffron and cream headgear with a long tail. He had paired the 'safa' with a half-sleeve kurta and a fitted churidar. He also wore a white scarf with a saffron border that he used to cover his mouth and nose in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For his maiden Independence Day in 2014, he had opted for a bright red Jodhpuri bandhej turban. In 2015, Modi chose a yellow turban covered with multi-coloured criss-cross lines, and a tie-and-dye turban in hues of pink and yellow in 2016.
The Prime Minister's turban for 2017 was a mix of bright red and yellow with crisscrossed golden lines all over. For his speech at the Red Fort in 2018, he had donned a saffron turban.
PM Modi's speech this Independence Day is the last one before the 2024 general election.
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