Independence Day 2024: Where to Watch PM Modi’s Flag Hoisting and Address Live
India will celebrate its 78th Independence Day on Thursday, August 15, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the festivities. The day will commence with PM Modi hoisting the national flag at the Red Fort in New Delhi and delivering his 11th consecutive Independence Day address.
When is PM Modi’s Speech? PM Modi’s speech will begin at 7:30 AM on August 15, from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
Where to Watch the Speech Live The event will be broadcast live on Doordarshan and other major media channels. It will also 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.
Independence Day 2024 Theme and Special 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 strength, cultural diversity, and technological advancements.
Special guests for the day include 161 field functionaries from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, as well as women workers from various support programs. They will visit key landmarks in New Delhi, such as the Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya and Kartavya Path, on the eve of Independence Day.
