PM Modi’s Independence Day 2025 Speech: 103 Minutes of Vision, Valor & Viksit Bharat
New Delhi, August 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his longest-ever Independence Day address today, clocking in at 103 minutes from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Marking his 12th consecutive I-Day speech, Modi laid out a bold roadmap for India’s future, blending national pride, strategic reforms, and youth empowerment.
Here are the top highlights from the historic speech:
Operation Sindoor: A New Era in Counter-Terrorism
Modi praised the Indian armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, launched after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. “We punished the masterminds beyond their imagination,” he said, emphasizing India’s growing defense autonomy.
Mission Sudarshan Chakra Announced
Inspired by Lord Krishna’s legendary weapon, Modi unveiled Mission Sudarshan Chakra — a decade-long initiative to protect strategic and civilian sites using indigenous tech. Completion target: 2035.
₹1 Lakh Crore Youth Employment Scheme
The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana will offer ₹15,000 direct support to first-time private-sector job seekers, targeting 3.5 crore youth.
GST Reforms by Diwali
Modi promised a “double Diwali” with next-gen GST reforms to reduce tax burden on essential goods and simplify compliance for small businesses.
Made-in-India Semiconductors by Year-End
India will roll out its first indigenous semiconductor chips before 2026, boosting electronics manufacturing and reducing import dependency.
Indus Water Treaty Review
Modi declared a reassessment of the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting India’s right over its rivers and warning against “habitual dependence” on others.
Clean Energy Target Achieved Early
India has already met its goal of generating 50% electricity from non-fossil sources, five years ahead of the 2030 deadline.
Task Force for Next-Gen Reforms
A new task force will align India’s laws and policies with global standards to realize the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
UPI: India’s Digital Marvel
Modi hailed UPI as a global benchmark, noting that 50% of real-time transactions worldwide now happen in India.
Record-Breaking Speech
With 103 minutes, Modi broke his own record and surpassed Indira Gandhi’s streak, becoming the second-longest consecutive I-Day speaker after Nehru.
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