Modi spoke for 103 minutes on Independence Day: The longest speech by any PM at the Red Fort

On the 79th Independence Day, PM Modi hoisted the tricolor for the 12th time at the Red Fort. During this, he gave a speech of 103 minutes. This is the longest speech given by any Prime Minister from the Red Fort till date.

By giving a speech at the Red Fort, Modi has broken his own record. He gave a speech of 88 minutes in 2015. Then he broke the record of the first Prime Minister Pandit Nehru. Nehru gave a speech of 72 minutes in 1947.

The PM started his speech with Operation Sindoor. He spoke on it for more than 13 minutes. He put forth his views on terrorism, Indus Agreement, self-reliance, Made in India, Naxalism and illegal intruders. He also responded to Trump's tariff without naming them. He said-

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India's farmers, cattle breeders, fishermen are our biggest priority. Modi stands like a wall in front of any harmful policy related to this. India will never accept any compromise regarding its farmers, cattle rearers, fishermen.

First of all, two announcements; GST will be reduced, new employment scheme from today

GST Reform: The government is bringing GST reform on this Diwali. This will give a big relief to the common people in taxes.

Employment to 23.5 crore youth: 'Pradhan Mantri Vikasit Bharat Rojgar Yojana' is being implemented from today. Under this scheme, the central government will give Rs 15,000 to those who get their first job in the private sector. Companies that generate more employment will also be given incentives. This scheme will create employment opportunities for about 3.5 crore youth

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Mention of RSS from Red Fort for the first time in 12 years

'Today, I want to mention with pride that 100 years ago, an organization was born - Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. 100 years of service to the nation is very proud. With the resolution of nation building through individual development, it dedicated its life for the motherland for 100 years with the aim of welfare of mother Bharati, whose identity has been service, dedication, organization and unmatched discipline. RSS is the largest NGO in the world