Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech on India’s 80th Independence Day – 13th consecutive for him – used ‘Mere Pyare Deshwasiyon’ (My beloved fellow citizens) as the most preferred address. The Prime Minister mentioned the term ‘Mere Pyare Deshwasiyon’ nearly 40 times, followed by ‘sathiyon’ (friends) being mentioned 10 times.
Over the years, ‘deshwashiyon’ (fellow citizens) has been Modi’s go-to term to address the nation during his Independence Day speech.
He also used ‘mere pyare yuva’ (my beloved youth) once while calling upon them to join in freeing the country from drugs and other addictions.
For instance, last year, the term was mentioned 50 times; in 2024, about 30; in 2023, nearly 15; and in 2022, over 40. In 2023, Modi’s most preferred address was ‘parivaarjan’ (family member), with about 50 mentions.
During his speech, the Prime Minister mentioned ‘desh sevak’ (those who serve the nation) and ‘bhai beheno’ (brother and sister) once each.
‘Sathiyon’ (friends) has also been a regular fixture in his Independence Day speeches in recent years. In 2025, Modi used it to address the country around 35 times; in 2024, nearly 30; in 2023, about five; and in 2022, approximately eight.