On August 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his longest-ever Independence Day speech, speaking for 103 minutes (1 hour 43 minutes) from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi. This address surpassed his previous record of 98 minutes set in 2024, making it the longest speech he has delivered during his 12-year tenure as Prime Minister.

PM Modi first addressed the nation on Independence Day in 2014 for 65 minutes. In the following years, his speeches gradually increased in duration, with notable timings including 88 minutes in 2015, 94 minutes in 2016, 92 minutes in 2019, and 98 minutes in 2024. Over the years, Modi’s speeches have consistently surpassed the lengths of most previous prime ministers, emphasizing detailed policy outlines, national achievements, and future initiatives.

For historical context, the longest Independence Day speech before Modi was by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1947 at 72 minutes, followed by IK Gujral in 1997 at 71 minutes. Former prime ministers like Manmohan Singh and Atal Bihari Vajpayee delivered much shorter speeches, with Singh’s addresses in 2012 and 2013 lasting only 32 and 35 minutes, and Vajpayee’s in 2002 and 2003 limited to 25 and 30 minutes. Indira Gandhi and Nehru also hold the record for the shortest addresses in 1954 and 1966, speaking for just 14 minutes.

Here is a year-wise breakdown of PM Modi’s Independence Day speeches:

• 2014: 65 minutes

• 2015: 88 minutes

• 2016: 94 minutes

• 2017: 56 minutes

• 2018: 83 minutes

• 2019: 92 minutes

• 2020: 90 minutes

• 2021: 88 minutes

• 2022: 74 minutes

• 2023: 90 minutes

• 2024: 98 minutes

• 2025: 103 minutes

PM Modi’s speeches have become increasingly comprehensive, reflecting India’s policy priorities, socio-economic progress, and global positioning. The 103-minute address in 2025 highlights his commitment to detailed communication, covering a wide array of topics including governance, development, national initiatives, sports, education, and public welfare schemes.

By delivering the longest Independence Day address in recent history, PM Modi not only set a personal record but also reinforced the tradition of using the Red Fort platform to communicate directly with citizens, ensuring transparency and engagement on key national issues. This record-setting speech underscores his leadership style of thoroughness, inclusivity, and long-term strategic vision for the country.

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