Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver a national address today at 5 PM, sparking widespread speculation about its content. The timing is significant, coming just a day before the launch of GST 2.0 reforms, which suggests the Prime Minister may discuss the upcoming tax measures. However, the government has not officially revealed any details about his speech.

Timing Raises Speculation

The address is drawing attention because major national announcements from the Prime Minister have often coincided with landmark policy decisions. Many expect Modi to highlight the new tax reforms aimed at simplifying and improving the Goods and Services Tax system.

Previous National Addresses

This will be Modi’s first national address since May 12, 2025, when he spoke about Operation Sindoor, India’s counterstrike following the terror attack in Pahalgam.

Earlier, during the Covid-19 pandemic, Modi regularly addressed the nation. On March 24, 2020, he announced a three-week nationwide lockdown. Later, on April 14, 2020, he extended the lockdown and, in May 2020, outlined plans to gradually lift restrictions and revive the economy.

Past Major Announcements

On March 12, 2019, Modi went live to announce the Balakot airstrikes, carried out in retaliation for the Pulwama terror attack.

One of his most historic speeches came on November 8, 2016, when he declared the demonetisation of ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes to curb black money and corruption.

Modi’s Key Communication Moments

Since taking office in 2014, Modi’s national addresses have often signaled major policy shifts or national security actions. Today’s speech is expected to be another crucial moment, with the potential to set the tone for India’s economic and financial reforms in the coming months.