Archive · 13 Aug 2026
Full dress rehearsal held at Red Fort for Independence Day
India celebrates its Independence Day on August 15 every year.
This year will be the 80th celebration.
The biggest event happens at the Red Fort in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister gives a speech.
Before the big day, police did a practice run called a full dress rehearsal.
They wanted to make sure everything would be safe.
Police closed many roads and stopped cars from entering the city.
Only trucks carrying food and other important things were allowed.
Extra police checked many points and patrolled near the Yamuna River.
People were told which roads to avoid so they could find other routes.
The main celebration will happen on August 15.
A full dress rehearsal for the 80th Independence Day celebrations was held at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Thursday amid heavy security and tight traffic arrangements.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15.
Shahdara DCP Rajendra Prasad Meena said traffic was completely shut from 10 p.m. the previous night at seven border points adjoining Ghaziabad district in Uttar Pradesh.
Traffic Police Zone-2 Additional CP Dinesh Kumar Gupta said no commercial vehicles were allowed at Capital borders, with only essential commodity vehicles permitted.
Security measures included temporary pickets, continuous patrolling near the Yamuna River's Khadar area behind the Red Fort, and traffic diversions on routes such as C-Hexagon and Tilak Marg.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Delhi Police officials including Shahdara DCP Rajendra Prasad Meena and Traffic Police Zone-2 Additional CP Dinesh Kumar Gupta
- What
- A full dress rehearsal for the 80th Independence Day celebrations, conducted with heavy security deployment and tight traffic arrangements
- When
- On Thursday, ahead of the main Independence Day celebration on August 15
- Where
- The Red Fort and surrounding areas in New Delhi, including Shahdara district, Capital border points, the Yamuna River Khadar area, C-Hexagon and Tilak Marg
- Why
- To prepare security, traffic management and safety arrangements for the Independence Day event and the Prime Minister's address
- Event
- 80th Independence Day celebrations
- Main event
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the Red Fort ramparts on August 15
- Rehearsal
- Full dress rehearsal held on Thursday at the Red Fort
- Location
- Red Fort, New Delhi
- Border restrictions
- Traffic shut from 10 p.m. at Capital borders, including seven points adjoining Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh
- Vehicle rules
- No commercial vehicles allowed; only vehicles carrying essential commodities were permitted
- Security measures
- Temporary pickets, continuous patrolling near the Yamuna River, Emergency Response Vehicles and patrol vehicles
- Affected routes
- C-Hexagon, Tilak Marg, Lutyens' Zone and VIP areas, with a public advisory suggesting alternative routes
