Modi wears his words during Independence Day speech

Giving his maiden I-Day speech in the Capital, the PM made sure his words were reflected in his attire too. His “Come, Make In India” sentiment was symbolised by the half-sleeved khadi kurta, paired with white churidars and a saffron and green turban.

While giving his maiden Independence Day speech at the Red Fort in the Capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made sure his words were reflected in his attire too. His “Come, ‘Make In India’,” sentiment was symbolised by the half-sleeved Modi kurta he wore in khadi, paired with white churidars and a saffron and green turban. Experts say that the fashion-conscious PM made a wise choice yet again, and give him a thumbs up for the intelligently put-together look.

“The PM’s choice of clothes was all about power-dressing. The traditional turban in bandhani or tie-dye from Kutch reflected not only his Gujarati origins, but also went with his emphasis on ‘Make in India.’ The simplicity of the off-white kurta worked well, offset with the only thing which was ‘foreign-made’ in his attire — his signature pen, smarty perched in his pocket,” says Fashion Design Council of India president, Sunil Sethi.

Designer Namrata Joshipura agrees: “I feel his speech was very eloquent and the eloquence of his words was reflected in the way he styled his ensemble. The fashion consciousness did not come across as forced, as he’s always had an individual style. With the bandhani turban, Modi kept that statement style of his intact.”

“NaMo's attire exuded a sense of nationalism and belonging. And, there’s no better way to symbolise courage, sacrifice, peace and faith, than by wearing the colours themselves that reflect all of these,” he says.