79th Independence Day: PM Modi delivers longest speech at 103 minutes; breaks previous 98-minute record

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his longest Independence Day speech, lasting 103 minutes, from the Red Fort, addressing various national issues and announcing new schemes. This marked his 12th consecutive address, surpassing Indira Gandhi’s record, and he emphasized the importance of striving for a “Viksit Bharat” to honor the dreams of India’s freedom fighters.

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