Narendra Modi has surpassed Indira Gandhi’s record for consecutive Independence Day addresses from the Red Fort, delivering his 12th speech on Friday. Only Jawaharlal Nehru has delivered more consecutive speeches. Modi broke Manmohan Singh’s record last year and in 2023, he delivered the longest Independence Day speech at 98 minutes, combining policy announcements with reflections on India’s progress.
79th I-Day: PM Modi breaks Indira Gandhi’s record; delivers 12th straight speech from Red Fort
