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79th Independence Day: PM Modi delivers longest speech at 103 minutes; breaks previous 98-minute record

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his longest Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, addressing the nation for over 100 minutes and announcing multiple schemes. This marked his 12th consecutive address, surpassing Indira Gandhi's record but still behind Jawaharlal Nehru. Modi, wearing a saffron turban, urged citizens to work towards building a developed India.