India will mark its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivering his 11th consecutive address from the historic Red Fort. This speech will be particularly significant as it marks PM Modi’s first address since securing a third consecutive term in office. He joins the ranks of former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, who also delivered speeches from this iconic location. The Prime Minister is scheduled to begin his address at approximately 7:30 am.
For those wishing to watch the speech live on television, it will be broadcast on Doordarshan, and it will also be available through CLIQ India media. Online viewers can tune in to the event via the Press Information Bureau (PIB) YouTube channel or follow updates on social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) through the handle @PIB_India. Additionally, the official YouTube channel of the Prime Minister’s Office will provide a live feed of the speech.
Further live streaming options are available on the websites pmindia.gov.in, ddnews.gov.in, and the National Informatics Centre’s Independence Day page (independenceday.nic.in). For those preferring to watch through news channels.
The theme for Independence Day 2024 is “Viksit Bharat,” which translates to “Developed India.” This theme underscores the government’s vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, marking the 100th anniversary of its independence from British rule.
Independence Day in India is a time to honor the sacrifices of freedom fighters and celebrate the nation’s history. The day is traditionally observed with the hoisting of the national flag, singing the national anthem, and various cultural programs and seminars dedicated to the memory of those who fought for the country’s freedom. This year, the government is encouraging widespread public participation through initiatives like the Har Ghar Tiranga movement, urging citizens to display the national flag proudly at their homes and businesses.
