Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 80th Independence Day address featured Mere pyare deshwasiyon 40 times, making it the most-used phrase in his 75-minute speech from Red Fort.
Modi's speech lasted 75 minutes
Aug 15, 2026
02:29 pm
What's the storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on Saturday, marking India's 80th Independence Day.
The highlight of his 75-minute speech was the phrase "Mere pyare deshwasiyon" (my beloved fellow citizens), which he used nearly 40 times.
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