Archive · 14 Aug 2026
President Murmu to Address Nation Ahead of 80th Independence Day
India has a very special holiday called Independence Day, celebrated every August 15.
This year, India celebrates being a free country for the 80th time.
Long ago, in 1947, India became independent from British rule.
The night before Independence Day, the President of India gives a big speech to everyone in the country.
The President's name is Droupadi Murmu.
She will speak on the evening of August 14 at 7 o'clock.
People can watch her speech on TV or listen on the radio.
First she speaks in Hindi, then in English, and later in other Indian languages.
The next day, at the Red Fort in New Delhi, the Prime Minister raises the national flag and talks to the nation.
People across India celebrate with flags, ceremonies and happy events.
President Droupadi Murmu will deliver her Independence Day-eve address to the nation on August 14, 2026, at 7 PM IST.
The address marks the eve of India's 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, celebrating 79 years since independence from British rule in 1947.
The speech will first be delivered in Hindi, followed by English, and later in regional languages on Doordarshan and Akashvani networks.
Regional language versions will air on Akashvani's regional networks at 9:30 PM and on Doordarshan regional channels.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag and address the nation at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu will deliver the Independence Day-eve address; Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the August 15 celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi.
- What
- India's 80th Independence Day celebrations, beginning with the President's annual eve-of-Independence Day address to the nation.
- When
- August 14, 2026, at 7 PM IST for the President's address; Independence Day is August 15, 2026.
- Where
- Broadcast across India via Doordarshan, Akashvani and official digital platforms; the main celebration is at the Red Fort in New Delhi.
- Why
- To mark the eve of India's 80th Independence Day and reflect on the country's achievements, challenges and democratic values since independence in 1947.
- President
- Droupadi Murmu
- Address date and time
- August 14, 2026, 7 PM IST
- Occasion
- Independence Day-eve address
- Independence Day
- August 15, 2026 (80th anniversary)
- Years of independence
- 79 (since 1947)
- Broadcast order
- Hindi first, then English, followed by regional languages
- Broadcast platforms
- Doordarshan channels, Akashvani radio, NewsOnAir App and official digital platforms
- Main celebration venue
- Red Fort, New Delhi
