For a decade now, a certain breed of left-liberal “commentators” has been running a bizarre tradition every Independence Day declaring with full confidence that “this is Narendra Modi’s last time at the Red Fort”. Leading this delusional parade is none other than Punya Prasun Bajpai, a self-proclaimed journalist whose social media timelines have become a museum of failed predictions. Year after year, without learning from past humiliations, he takes to X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube to assure his audience that Modi will not be around next August 15 to hoist flag as a Prime Minister and he will be replaced. The funniest part? He never deletes the old posts so netizens happily dig them out and roast him with screenshots, turning his “predictions” into annual comedy content.
Bajpai isn’t alone. A whole ecosystem of Modi-haters from newsroom warriors to YouTube ranters, JNU “intellectuals” to Western-university India-bashers feed their followers with the same fantasy. Yet, reality keeps giving them a hard slap. Not only did Modi win election in 2019, he secured a historic third term in 2024, and today, for the 12th consecutive time, hoisted the tricolour from the Red Fort breaking Indira Gandhi’s record and standing second only to Jawaharlal Nehru. The left’s wishful thinking is dying the same way every year: slowly, painfully, and publicly.
The Left-Liberal Sulk and the Nation’s March Forward
While the Prime Minister was outlining India’s roadmap for security, technology, and prosperity, the left-liberal echo chambers were still busy sulking on social media. Their only “contribution” to Independence Day discourse was either nitpicking Modi’s words or recycling conspiracy theories about his tenure ending. But the nation has moved far beyond their petty politics.
The Modi government’s focus on decisive action whether it’s the abrogation of Article 370, the Balakot strike, Operation Sindoor, infrastructure transformation, or defence modernisation stands in stark contrast to the ecosystem’s obsession with stopping him at any cost. In the process, they’ve ended up opposing not just Modi, but the very progress and pride of India.
PM Modi’s Historic 12th Consecutive Red Fort Address
Friday’s Independence Day ceremony was more than just tradition it was history in the making. PM Modi became only the second prime minister after Nehru to address the nation from the Red Fort 12 times in a row, surpassing Indira Gandhi’s 11 consecutive speeches.
For context:
Nehru: 17 consecutive Independence Day addresses (1947-1963)
Indira Gandhi: 16 total, with 11 consecutive
Manmohan Singh: 10 consecutive (2004-2014)
Atal Bihari Vajpayee: 6 addresses
Others like Lal Bahadur Shastri, Morarji Desai, Rajiv Gandhi, PV Narasimha Rao, and HD Deve Gowda served shorter stretches
Last year, PM Modi broke Manmohan Singh’s streak with his 11th consecutive address. This year, he has set the bar even higher, cementing his place in history not only for longevity but also for the scale of his governance achievements.
Key Announcements: Demography Mission, Sudarshan Chakra Defence, and Indigenous Engines
The Prime Minister’s 103-minute speech was packed with landmark announcements aimed at strengthening India’s security, technology, and self-reliance:
High-Powered Demography Mission – A strategic national initiative to address illegal infiltration, secure borders, and protect citizens’ rights. The PM made it clear: “Illegals snatching away the rights of our people will not be tolerated.”
Sudarshan Chakra Air Defence System – India’s own cutting-edge multi-layered air defence platform to intercept and destroy aerial threats. This system marks a giant leap in India’s deterrence capabilities, furthering the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ goal.
Indigenous Aero Engines Programme – Ending decades of dependence on foreign suppliers, India will now design and produce its own high-performance engines for fighter jets. This move not only boosts national security but also creates thousands of jobs in the defence manufacturing sector.
PM Modi’s tone was clear and assertive — this was a speech for the future, aimed at making India a fully self-reliant and strategically dominant power in the decades ahead.
History Remembers Leaders, Not Naysayers
The truth is simple history records achievements, not Twitter rants. PM Modi’s 12th consecutive Independence Day address is not just a personal milestone but a symbol of political stability, national confidence, and India’s rising global stature. Meanwhile, the left-liberal clique led by voices like Punya Prasun Bajpai has reduced itself to a punchline a reminder that hatred and denial are no substitutes for vision and leadership.
As the tricolour fluttered proudly over the Red Fort, it wasn’t just the Prime Minister’s victory it was India’s. The message to the naysayers couldn’t be clearer: you can keep dreaming about Modi’s exit, but the nation is busy marching ahead.
