Independence Day 2025 LIVE: Red Fort decked up ahead of PM Modi’s speech as India celebrates ‘Naya Bharat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is at the Red Fort, where he will deliver an address to the nation on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, as India celebrates ‘Naya Bharat’.

Independence Day 2025 LIVE: PM Modi to deliver speech from Red Fort

Independence Day 2025 LIVE: PM Modi has arrived at the Red Fort to deliver his 12th independence day speech

India is celebrating its 79th Independence Day today. This year’s commemoration will honour the sacrifices made by freedom fighters as they fought to end nearly 200 years of colonial rule. The day will be marked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 12th consecutive Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, as well as the hoisting of the national flag.

Preparations are in full swing for the Independence Day celebrations, with Operation Sindoor set to be a central highlight of the event. Ahead of his address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Modi took to Twitter to extend his Independence Day wishes and shared his vision for a ‘Viksit Bharat’.