PM Narendra Modi wears multicoloured Bandhani print turban on Independence Day; a look at his headgears over the years

Every year, PM Modi is seen wearing the traditional headgear of different states of the country for his crucial address to the nation on Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects the guard of honour during the 77th Independence Day function at the historic Red Fort (Source: PTI)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to the nation on the 77th Independence Day as he delivered his 10th consecutive address from the Red Fort. In keeping with tradition since 2014, he sported a special turban with his outfit which caught everyone’s attention.

PM Modi was seen wearing a multicoloured Rajasthani Bandhani print turban. He paired it with an off-white kurta and churidar for the Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort. Alongside, he also wore a black V-neck jacket with his turban, which featured hues of yellow, green, and red with a long tail at the back.

Prime Minister Modi in 2023 (Source: PTI)

Every year, PM Modi is seen wearing the traditional headgear of different states of the country for his crucial address to the nation on Independence Day. In 2022, he chose a saffron turban with red patterns and a long tail. He teamed it with a traditional kurta and a churidar, complemented by a blue jacket and a stole.

Prime Minister Modi in 2022 (Source: PTI)

As for 2021, PM Modi was seen in a saffron and cream safa, which he paired with a half-sleeved kurta and a fitted churidar.

Prime Minister Modi in 2021 (Source: PTI)

In view of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, he wore a white scarf with a saffron border that he used to cover his mouth and nose. An orange and yellow safa with a long trail also accompanied it.

Prime Minister Modi in 2020 (Source: Reuters)

In 2019, the Prime Minister was seen wearing a red and orange leheriya turban with a tinge of cream. It was teamed with a white kurta and churidar.

Prime Minister Modi in 2019 (Express Photo by Neeraj Priyadarshi)

In 2018, he kept it simple and striking in a plain orange and red safa with a long tail. He wore it with a white kurta and a black and white stole.

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Prime Minister Modi in 2018 (Express Photo by Neeraj Priyadarshi)

In 2017, PM Modi was seen in a yellow and red turban featuring criss-cross golden embroidery with a tail right up to the feet.

Prime Minister Modi in 2017 (Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

In 2016, he delivered his Independence Day speech in a white chequered kurta and a contrasting tie and dye turban in pink, red, and yellow.

Prime Minister Modi in 2016 (PIB)

For his address in 2015, he opted for a patterned orange turban with shades of blue, red, and green. He paired it with a beige kurta and Nehru jacket.

Prime Minister Modi in 2015 (PIB)

PM Modi delivered his first Independence Day address as the Prime Minister in a polka-dotted red Jodhpuri turban and an off-white kurta.

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Prime Minister Modi in 2014 (File)

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