Top 10 Iconic Speeches By Indian Leaders - Important Speech for UPSC

Here is the list Top 10 iconic speeches by Indian leaders:

1. **Jawaharlal Nehru**:

   - "Tryst with Destiny" (August 15, 1947) - Delivered on the eve of India's independence.

2. **Mahatma Gandhi**:

   - "Quit India" (August 8, 1942) - Urging the British to leave India.

   - "Dandi March" (March 12, 1930) - The speech that marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement.

3. **Subhas Chandra Bose**:

   - "Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom" (1944) - From a speech encouraging the Indian National Army.

4. **Dr. B.R. Ambedkar**:

   - "Annihilation of Caste" (1936) - A critique of the caste system and a call for social justice.

5. **Indira Gandhi**:

   - "The Only Road to Salvation" (June 12, 1975) - Following the declaration of a state of emergency.

6. **Atal Bihari Vajpayee**:

   - "Golden Quadrilateral Inauguration" (January 6, 1999) - On the ambitious road project.

7. **Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel**:

   - "Integration of Princely States" (1947-1949) - Various speeches and statements on the integration of princely states into the Indian Union.

8. **Swami Vivekananda**:

   - Speech at the World's Parliament of Religions (September 11, 1893) - His famous speech in Chicago.

9. **Lal Bahadur Shastri**:

   - "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" (January 22, 1965) - Encouraging farmers and soldiers during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.

10. **Rabindranath Tagore**:

    - Various speeches on nationalism, education, and international relations.

These speeches have played a significant role in shaping the history and political landscape of India. They continue to inspire people even today.

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