New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Among the top four Prime Ministers of India by tenure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has delivered the longest cumulative duration of Independence Day addresses from the Red Fort on Saturday. Data released by Infoindata on social media platform X shows that his speeches total 1,177 minutes across 13 occasions, placing him well ahead of his predecessors in overall speaking time. The comparison among the top four Prime Ministers by tenure highlights how the Independence Day speech has evolved into a more comprehensive annual statement under the current Prime Minister.

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New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a historic first, the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ was played in full during the 80th Independence Day celebrations led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the historic Red Fort on Saturday. The rendition was followed by the customary playing of the National Anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana’. The year 2026 marks 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’, which had played a significant role in India’s freedom movement and continues to hold a special place in the country’s national consciousness. As Prime Minister Modi hoisted the National Flag from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort, the ceremony was synchronised with a 21-gun salute fired by the 1721 Field Battery (Ceremonial) using indigenous 105 mm Light Field Guns.

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Moments after concluding his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to create one of the most memorable scenes of the 80th Independence Day celebrations for youngsters. As the formal ceremony ended with the strains of Vande Mataram and the National Anthem, the Prime Minister made his way toward groups of schoolchildren, NCC cadets and ‘My Bharat’ volunteers, sparking pure delight among the young audience. In a spontaneous gesture that quickly captured attention, a young girl bent down to touch the Prime Minister’s feet in respect.

New Delhi, Aug 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hoisted the National Flag and addressed the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort in the national Capital as India celebrated its 80th Independence Day. The unfurling of the Tricolour was followed by a 21-gun salute, while a ceremonial showering of flowers from a helicopter also took place as part of the Independence Day celebrations. Beginning his address, PM Modi invoked the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ and the Tricolour while paying tribute to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for India’s independence.