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At 103 mins, PM delivers longest I-Day speech

IndiaTimes Friday, 15 August 2025 ()
Prime Minister Modi delivered a 103-minute Independence Day speech, surpassing his previous record from last year and setting a new milestone. He also exceeded Indira Gandhi's record by delivering his 12th consecutive address from the Red Fort. However, Jawaharlal Nehru still holds the overall record with 17 consecutive I-Day speeches.
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