PM Modi's 10 Independence Day Speeches & Their Durations

Aug 15, 2023, 09:13 IST

Trisha Pathak

2014 (64 minutes)

In his first Independence Day speech as the Prime Minister, he called himself the 'pradhan sevak' of the country. He discussed several topics, including the Swachh Bharat Mission.

2015 (88 minutes)

In 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the problem of electricity and housing in the nation and announced schemes related to these issues.

2016 (94 minutes)

PM Modi delivered his longest Independence Day speech in 2016. He talked about solutions for various economic problems and terrorism.

2017 (56 minutes)

PM Modi gave his shortest Independence Day speech in 2017. He spoke about the welfare of farmers and growing digital transactions in India.

2018 (83 minutes)

PM Modi announced the Gaganyaan plan in his Independence Day speech in 2018. He also declared a permanent commission for women officers of the Short Service Commission in the Indian Armed Forces.

2019 (92 minutes)

In his second-longest Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Modi talked about the Swachh Bharat Mission and the appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff.

2020 (90 minutes)

In 2020, PM Modi announced the launch of the National Digital Health Mission. He also discussed policies related to the infrastructure sector.

2021 (88 minutes)

During the pandemic, PM Modi called for a greater need for a holistic approach to infrastructure construction in his Independence Day speech.

2022 (83 minutes)

The Indian prime minister talked about the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. He also remembered Lal Bahadur Shastri for his clarion call of 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisaan.'

2023 (90 minutes)

PM Modi commented on the Manipur violence and India's economic growth. He also discussed the Vibrant Village Programme and Vishwakarma Yojana.

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