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Why does the Prime Minister speak from the Red Fort every Independence Day? Explained

Name: Why does the Prime Minister speak from the Red Fort every Independence Day? Explained
Uploaded: 2025-08-28T10:44:23Z
Description: Every Independence Day, the PM addresses the nation from the Red Fort. Learn the history, significance, and tradition behind this annual practice.

Karthikeya S

Updated:28th Aug, 2025 at 4:14 PM

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Every Independence Day, we see one powerful ritual play out: the Prime Minister’s address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Delhi.

But have you ever wondered why the Red Fort was chosen for this event, and why every Prime Minister, irrespective of political party and ideology, must abide by this protocol?

We explain, in today’s episode of Straight Up by EdexLive.

Anchor: Karthikeya S

Editing: Jabez Gnanaraj Jaenicke

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Why does the Prime Minister speak from the Red Fort every Independence Day? Explained

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