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79th Independence Day highlights
August 17 , 2025
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- PM Narendra Modi has addressed the nation from the Red Fort for the 12th consecutive time.
- The theme for this year's celebration is 'Naya Bharat'
- He is surpassing the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s record for the most successive August 15 addresses.
- He stands next only to Jawaharlal Nehru, who delivered 17 Independence Day addresses.
- Modi broke his 98-minute record from the 78th Independence Day last year.
- It was lasting 103 minutes, longest so far, charting a roadmap for a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
- It was the longest speech by any prime minister in India’s history.
- He was emphasizing that India’s progress is built on self-reliance, innovation, and citizen empowerment.
- PM urges traders to promote Swadeshi products in their stores.
- Other significant announcements:
- India will become a developed nation by 2047, PM reaffirms.
- Next-gen GST reforms to be rolled out by Diwali 2025.
- GST overhaul aims to reduce tax on daily-use items for all citizens.
- 280 outdated laws repealed or amended for the public good.
- Mission Sudarshan Chakra launched for advanced defence capabilities.
- All public places to be covered under the nationwide security shield by 2035.
- “Daam kam, par dum zyada” – promote affordable but high-quality products.
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