Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday donned a Rajasthani leheriya print turban as he addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the 78th Independence Day celebrations.
Wearing a white kurta and churidar along with a light blue ‘bandhgala’ jacket, PM Modi picked a ‘safaa’ with a mix of orange, yellow and green with a long tail. A traditional textile tie dye from Rajasthan, the leheriya design is inspired by the natural wave pattern found across the Thar Desert.
Every August 15, the country eagerly awaits not only Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech but also his sartorial pick for the day, given that over the years, the prime minister’s turban has become the center of attention of I-Day functions.
Apart from reflecting his personal sense of style, the outfits also showcase India’s rich culture and traditions. News18 takes a look at the prime minister’s outfit choices over the years:
2023
Last year, PM Modi wore a Rajasthani-style turban with an off-white kurta and churidar and a black jacket.
2022
In 2022, the prime minister picked a white turban with tricolor print and paired it with a traditional white kurta-pajama set and a pale blue waistcoat — embodying the colours of the National Flag.
2021
Saffron was the colour PM Modi picked for his 2021 outing, with the headgear adorned with red patterns and a long tail. Wearing a traditional kurta and a churidar complemented by a blue jacket and a stole, the prime minister addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
2020
PM Modi donned a saffron and cream ‘safaa’ in 2020. He paired the turban with a half-sleeve kurta in a pastel shade.
2019
For the 73rd Independence Day, PM Modi wore a bright yellow turban from Rajasthan and picked a half-sleeve kurta and churidar to go with it.
2018
Saffron was the choice once again as the prime minister sported the turban during his address at the Red Fort.
2017
PM Modi’s turban for 2017 I-Day was a bright yellow and red with criss-crossed golden lines all over it. He finished the look with a beige couloured half-sleeve bandhgala kurta.
2016
Tie and dye ruled 2016’s I-Day as the prime minister picked a turban with hues of pink and yellow. He paired it with a white kurta.
2015
A kurta, Modi jacket, and yellow turban with crisscrossed lines in different shades of the same colour were the PM’s pick for the ceremony at Red Fort.
2014
For his I-Day debut, PM Modi opted for a Jodhpuri bandhej turban in a bright red colour with green at the trail.
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