Historical Comparison: Analyzing the Length of Independence Day Speeches from the Red Fort

A discussion has arisen regarding the duration of speeches delivered from the Red Fort on Independence Day by various Prime Ministers of India. The BJP has entered the fray by providing a comparative analysis, focusing on the speech lengths of leaders such as Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and PM Narendra Modi. The data released by the BJP reveals that Nehru delivered 17 speeches totaling 400 minutes. Indira Gandhi gave 16 speeches, which added up to 504 minutes. PM Modi has been delivering addresses for longer durations. The BJP’s observations are intended to put PM Modi’s extended speeches into context, possibly in response to criticisms. The BJP’s perspective suggests that the leaders of the past may not have dedicated as much time to addressing the nation’s concerns as PM Modi does.