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'Indira Gandhi was killed for 'tukde, tukde' of India…': Rajiv Gandhi's 1989 Independence Day speech
As India prepares to celebrate Independence Day, Hindustan Times revisits Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's August 15 address from the Red Fort in 1989.
Updated on: Aug 6, 2026, 17:57:11 IST
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As India prepares to celebrate Independence Day, Hindustan Times continues its special series revisiting some of the most iconic Independence Day speeches delivered by the country's Prime Ministers.
In the seventh episode, we revisit Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's Independence Day address from the Red Fort in 1989, a speech that reflected his vision of a modern, united, and forward-looking India.
