Independence Day 2024 Speech Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch PM Modi Speech On 15th August

India will mark its 78th Independence Day on Thursday, August 15. The celebrations will kick off with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisting the national flag at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, followed by his address to the nation. This will be Modi's 11th consecutive Independence Day speech.

What time will PM Modi's speech begin?

PM Narendra Modi's speech will commence at 7:30 AM from the Red Fort.

Where to watch PM Modi's speech and Independence Day celebrations live?

The event will be broadcast live on Doordarshan and other media channels.

Where will PM Modi's speech and Independence Day live broadcast be streamed?

The Independence Day events will be streamed on the Press Information Bureau (PIB) YouTube channel and on social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter) via @PIB_India and the PMO Twitter handle.

78th Independence Day theme and guests

This year's theme is 'Viksit Bharat' or 'Developed India,' reflecting the government's goal to transform India into a developed nation by 2047.

Following PM Modi's address, a grand parade will highlight India's military capabilities, cultural diversity, and technological advancements.

Special guests at the Red Fort will include 161 field functionaries from various schemes of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, along with their spouses and companions. Also invited are women workers from Anganwadis, Sakhi One-Stop Centres, Sankalp hubs, Child Welfare Committees, and District Child Protection Units.

On Wednesday, these special guests will tour key sites in New Delhi, including the Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya and Kartavya Path.