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Delhi. In view of the preparations for the 80th anniversary celebrations of Independence Day, the historic Red Fort in the capital Delhi will remain closed to the general public and tourists from July 15 to August 15. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has issued an official order in this regard.

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Let us tell you that this decision has been taken in view of the preparations for August 15, in the order issued by ASI on July 9, it has been said that in exercise of the powers conferred under Rule-5 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1959, the Red Fort will be kept closed for the general public and tourists from July 15, 2026 to August 15, 2026, till the end of the Independence Day celebrations. A senior ASI official said that this type of order is issued every year keeping in mind the security and preparations for the Independence Day celebrations.

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It is noteworthy that the Red Fort, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, has been the main center of Independence Day celebrations since 1947. Every year on 15 August, the Prime Minister addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort. During this time, only people holding passes issued by the government are allowed to enter the function and tight security is in place throughout the complex.

Shutdown for 30 days from 2022

This is not the first time that such a decision has been taken. Even before this, for the first time in the year 2022, due to security reasons, the Red Fort was kept closed for 30 days, apart from this it was also closed for 30 days in 2025. During this time, only those people get entry for this function who have issued passes and follow such protocols amid tight security.

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