Independence Day Red Fort Address: A Look Back At Shortest, Longest Speeches Delivered By PM

Last Updated:August 15, 2025, 07:25 IST

Every year on 15 August, the Prime Minister hoists the national flag at the Red Fort in Delhi and delivers a speech that sets the tone for the nation’s vision and priorities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort

India is celebrating its 79th Independence Day today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will lead the independence day celebrations at Red Fort, extended greetings on the day.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Wishing everyone a very happy Independence Day. May this day inspire us to keep working even harder to realise the dreams of our freedom fighters and build a Viksit Bharat. Jai Hind!"

Meanwhile, today, PM Modi will also address the citizens of India from Red Fort after hoisting the national flag. Let’s take a look at some interesting facts about Independence Day.

Tradition And Significance of the Red Fort Address

Every year on 15 August, the Prime Minister hoists the national flag at the Red Fort in Delhi and delivers a speech that sets the tone for the nation’s vision and priorities. The 2025 speech marked Modi’s 12th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort.

The ceremony features the national anthem, a 21-gun salute, and often aerial tributes—such as flower showers from Air Force helicopters—celebrating India’s freedom and unity.

PM Modi’s Longest Speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his longest-ever Independence Day speech on 15 August 2024, clocking in at an impressive 98 minutes from the Red Fort ramparts—surpassing his previous record of 96 minutes set in 2016

Independence Day Shortest Speech

While PM Modi’s shortest Independence Day address was delivered in 2017, lasting approximately 56 minutes, among the shortest Independence Day speeches were those by Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, each lasting only 14 minutes. Close behind them in brevity were former Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who also delivered concise addresses from the Red Fort.

Anushka Vats

Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can follow her...Read More

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