Independence Day 2025: Step-by-step guide to book seat for Red Fort, website, charges and more
Independence Day 2025: One can either opt for offline tickets by locating the counters set up by the Ministry of Defence or, more easily, buy the tickets online via the official portal.
INDIA is all set to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on 15 August this year, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag at the iconic Red Fort in Delhi for the 12th time at 7:30 AM.
Apart from hoisting the national flag, PM Modi will sing the national anthem and address the nation. The event will feature a 21-gun salute and will be broadcast live on all major platforms.
Every year, the unfurling of the national flag and Prime Minister's speech is being watched live on TV and YouTube. However, many people prefer to witness it in person for the once-in-a-lifetime atmosphere.
One can either opt for offline tickets by locating the counters set up by the Ministry of Defence or, more easily, buy the tickets online via the official portal, which is already live from 13 August onwards.
Where to buy a ticket online:
Interested people can buy the online tickets through the official website e-invitations.mod.gov.in or aamantran.mod.gov.in.
Step-by-step guide to booking tickets online:
Step 1: Open the e-invitations website where the ticket booking option is available.
Step 2: Click on “Independence Day 2025 Ticket Booking"
Step 3: Fill in the details, including mobile number, captcha and the OTP sent to your phone to log in.
Step 4: Select the number of tickets
Step 5: Upload a valid photo ID for verification.
Step 6: Choose category -- General (₹20), Standard (₹100), Premium (₹500).
Step 7: Pay for the category via debit/credit card or UPI
Step 8: Download and print the ticket once payment is successful.
People interested in watching PM Modi deliver the Independence Day speech live from Red Fort should note that each e-ticket comes with a QR code and seating details.
One should save it on their phone and carry it with them on the day of the event, along with the original ID used during booking.
How to reach Red Fort?
The Red Fort can be reached using the Delhi Metro, which will begin at 4 p.m. on 15 August. Get off at Lal Qila or Chandni Chowk stations.
