President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation today, August 14, on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day. 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.
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). It will also be telecast live on all channels of Doordarshan, allowing viewers across the country to watch the speech.
According to the official announcement, the address will first be delivered in Hindi, followed by the English version. After the Hindi and English telecast, Doordarshan's regional channels will broadcast the speech in various regional languages. Akashvani will air regional language versions at 9.30 pm (2130 hrs) on its respective regional networks.
The President's address comes a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech from the Red Fort in New Delhi. This year's address carries added significance as India marks 80 years of Independence.
Where To Watch President Droupadi Murmu's Address Live
Viewers can watch the President's address live on:
NDTV 24x7
NDTV India
NDTV Profit
NDTV Marathi (where applicable)
NDTV's official YouTube channels
NDTV.com website and mobile app
Official YouTube channels of Doordarshan and Akashvani
Doordarshan channels
DD News
Akashvani (All India Radio) national network
Regional Doordarshan channels
Regional Akashvani networks (from 9.30 pm)
Official digital platforms of Prasar Bharati and Doordarshan
The address will also be available on several news websites, digital platforms, and social media channels streaming the official broadcast.
