R-Day: PM Modi sports yellowish-orange headgear with a red tail
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued with his tradition of donning colorful turbans at R-Day celebrations today by sporting a red-tailed yellowish-orange headgear. Wearing his traditional kurta pajama and the trademark Nehru jacket, Modi paid tributes to the martyrs at the Amar Jawan Jyoti before heading for the R-Day parade. Turbans have been a highlight of the PM's sartorial choices at I-Day and R-Day events.
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In 2014, Modi had opted for a Jodhpuri bandhej turban
For his maiden I-Day address as the PM in 2014, Modi had opted for a Jodhpuri bandhej turban in bright red color with green at the tail. A yellow turban covered with criss-crossed lines in different shades of the same color marked his 2015 look.
Looks
In 2015, PM's turban was red and deep green
The 2015 turban also had a few in red and deep green, and he chose a tie and dye turban in hues of pink and yellow for his appearance at the Red Fort in 2016. The prime minister's turban for 2017 was a mix of bright red and yellow with criss-crossed golden lines all over it followed by a saffron turban last year.
Guests
This year chief guest is South Africa President, Cyril Ramaphosa
From bright red bandhni turban from Kutch to mustard Rajasthani 'safa' (turban), the prime minister has sported varied turbans at his R-Day appearances too. India celebrates R-Day with full fervor every year, inviting head of a state or government, to be the Chief Guest and grace the ceremony. This year the chief guest who will attend the celebrations is Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa President.