The annual address is a key national event held ahead of Independence Day celebrations and is expected to reflect on the country’s achievements, challenges and aspirations. President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation today, August 14, on the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day.
It will also be telecast live on all channels of Doordarshan, allowing viewers across the country to watch the speech. After the Hindi and English telecast, Doordarshan’s regional channels will broadcast the speech in various regional languages. The President’s address comes a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech from the Red Fort in New Delhi. Where To Watch President Droupadi Murmu’s Address Live Viewers can watch the President’s address live on:
The President’s address will begin at 7 pm (1900 hrs) and will be broadcast across the entire national network of Akashvani (All India Radio). Akashvani will air regional language versions at 9.30 pm (2130 hrs) on its respective regional networks. This year’s address carries added significance as India marks 80 years of Independence.
The address will first be delivered in Hindi, followed by the English version, according to the official announcement.
