New Delhi: For home minister Amit Shah, the defining moment of the 80th Independence Day celebrations came before the policy promises and development targets — with the strains of ‘Vande Mataram’ at the Red Fort.Calling its rendition a “historic” first since Independence, he said the moment gave him “goosebumps” and filled his “entire being with sheer ecstasy”.Shah also hailed PM Modi’s address, saying its emphasis on Swadeshi, prosperity and self-reliance could prove a milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a leading nation across sectors.“Vande Mataram was sung from the ramparts of Red Fort for the first time today, 80 years after independence,” Shah wrote on X. “Witnessing this historic moment not only gave me goosebumps but filled my entire being with sheer ecstasy.” tnnGet the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosActivist Devendra Mahto Stopped From Tiranga March As Jharkhand Student Protest Escalates On I-Day‘Came From The Top’: Mahua Moitra Alleges Late-Night Pressure, Seeks Speaker Om Birla’s InterventionDid Congress Leaders Signal Stop? Viral Vande Mataram Video Sparks Political Firestorm In New DelhiIndia Signs ₹1,577 Crore Drone Deals As Army Powers Up Precision Strikes And Unmanned WarfareAjit Doval Breaks Silence On Operation Sindoor, Reveals PM Modi’s Immediate Response After PahalgamPM Modi From Red Fort: India’s Self-Reliance Push, Semiconductor Boom And Manufacturing SurgeRahul Gandhi, Kharge Skip Red Fort Event Again As Congress Flags Threats To Democratic InstitutionsPM Modi From Red Fort: India’s Self-Reliance Push, Semiconductor Boom And Manufacturing SurgePM Modi From Red Fort On 80th Independence Day: ‘India Must Dream Big And Move Forward’79 Years Of Freedom: What Do Indians Really Want From Their Country, Leaders And Democracy Now?123PhotostoriesYour walk changes after 60, but is it really ‘normal ageing’? What a shuffle, sway or slower step could be telling you7 Foods to eat in the morning for better digestion and easier bowel movementsWant a better relationship with your parents? 8 simple tips every teenager should try10 baby girl names inspired by ancient flowersOptical illusion personality test: What you see first reveals your most irritating personality traitForget Medu Vada: 7 South Indian snacks that are worth a try with filter coffeeWhat happens when you rub lemon on dishes and cutlery? The real chemistry behind this kitchen hackMonsoon food poisoning: 7 everyday foods that can look safe but turn risky because of water, humidity and poor storageAbhishek Malhan’s luxurious mansion: A private swimming pool, home theatre, private lifts and moreTrisha Krishnan keeps it classic in a mustard saree as she attends CM Vijay’s first Independence Day ceremony123Hot PicksMartin Luther King JrRajasthan UCCDelhi trafficJharkhand protestEast Coast Railway GDCE recruitmentMP Class 10, 12 timetableIran warKarnataka bandhUP NEET UG counsellingTop TrendingOil Prices TodayIndiGo Fight CancelledDelhi High Court Bomb ThreatAmbala Sikh Community ProtestManan KumarVirender Singh BasoyaJP NaddaWeather TomorrowBengaluru RapidoAbhijeet Dipke
New Delhi: For home minister Amit Shah, the defining moment of the 80th Independence Day celebrations came before the policy promises and development targets — with the strains of ‘Vande Mataram’ at the Red Fort.Calling its rendition a “historic” first since Independence, he said the moment gave him “goosebumps” and filled his “entire being with sheer ecstasy”.Shah also hailed PM Modi’s address, saying its emphasis on Swadeshi, prosperity and self-reliance could prove a milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a leading nation across sectors.“Vande Mataram was sung from the ramparts of Red Fort for the first time today, 80 years after independence,” Shah wrote on X. “Witnessing this historic moment not only gave me goosebumps but filled my entire being with sheer ecstasy.” tnn
