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Republic Day: PM Modi dons yellow-red striped 'safa,' brown jacket
PM Modi wished everyone a Happy Republic Day

Republic Day: PM Modi dons yellow-red striped 'safa,' brown jacket

Jan 26, 2025
12:22 pm

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the 76th Republic Day in his signature style, sporting a red and yellow striped "safa" with a brown bandhgala jacket. The celebrations were held at Kartavya Path in Delhi on Sunday. As part of the celebrations, PM Modi paid tribute to fallen heroes at the National War Memorial and observed a two-minute silence. He also wished everyone a Happy Republic Day via X, emphasizing the values of democracy and unity.

Twitter Post

PM Modi's post wishing Indians on Republic Day

Fashion choice

PM Modi's Republic Day fashion statement

The Prime Minister's sartorial choices for national celebrations have always been marked by colorful turbans from different Indian states. In 2024, he donned a saffron, pink, white, and yellow "Bandhani" print turban. For the 2023 Republic Day, he wore a traditional "pheta" with orange, red, green, yellow and white patterns. His 2022 look featured a traditional cap from Uttarakhand with a Brahma Kamal-inspired brooch.

Cultural showcase

PM Modi's turbans: A reflection of India's cultural diversity

In the past, PM Modi has displayed different traditional turbans from Indian states. In 2021, he wore a "Halari Pagdi" gifted by Gujarat's Jamnagar royal family. His first Independence Day as prime minister in 2014 had a bright red Jodhpuri "bandhej" turban. Every year, his headgear choice speaks volumes of India's rich cultural diversity and textile heritage.