PM Modi's 80th Independence Day speech in 2026 emphasized economic ambition and youth outreach, marking a departure from the security-centric themes of his 2025 address.
This was his 13th consecutive I-Day address
Aug 15, 2026
10:48 am
What's the storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day address on Saturday, marking India's 80th year of independence.
The speech, delivered from the Red Fort, was his 78-minute speech, shorter than his 2024 and 2023 speeches.
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