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PM Modi hoists tricolor for 12th time at Red Fort
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The Prime Minister began his speech by mentioning Operation Sindoor. Prime Minister Modi clarified that the Indus Treaty is no longer acceptable to India. (Photo: Facebook/Narendra Modi)
On the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolor for the 12th time at Red Fort and later addressed the people of the country. He gave a 103-minute speech, which is the longest speech ever given by any Prime Minister from Red Fort.
The Prime Minister began his speech by mentioning Operation Sindoor. Prime Minister Modi clarified that the Indus Treaty is no longer acceptable to India. He also responded to Trump's tariffs without taking names. PM Modi said that India's farmers are our biggest priority and Modi stands like a wall against any harmful policy related to its farmers.
He said that India will not accept any agreement against its farmers. Along with this, he also mentioned RSS from Red Fort for the first time in 12 years of his tenure. He said that RSS Serving the country for 100 years is very proud.
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