From Jawaharlal Nehru’s historic "Tryst with Destiny" speech in 1947 to Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s powerful Independence Day addresses, the ramparts of Delhi’s Red Fort have echoed with words that shaped India`s national identity. This video takes you on a journey through some of the most iconic speeches delivered by Indian Prime Ministers. These addresses reflect the evolution of India’s democracy, leadership, and vision. Take a look as India celebrates Independence Day 2025.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently criticized Jawaharlal Nehru`s economic policies, pointing out the significant difference in tax rates between their times. He mentioned that if someone earned 12 lakh rupees during Nehru’s time, the government would have taken away a quarter of that income as tax. This statement highlights how the tax burden was much heavier during Nehru’s era, in contrast to the current tax policies. Modi used this comparison to emphasize the changes in economic approaches over time and to underline the impact of these changes on the common people’s earnings.