Independence Day 2025 President Speech Live Telecast: As India gets ready to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on Friday, August 15, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on Thursday evening. This will be President Murmu’s fourth address on Independence Day eve and will be live across the country.
Where and How to Watch the President’s Speech
The speech will be live in Hindi and then in English. For those who prefer regional languages, the speech will be at 9:30 pm on Doordarshan’s regional channels and Akashvani’s regional networks. Like every year, the speech will also be live on Doordarshan’s YouTube channel and on All India Radio (AIR).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on August 15 morning. Every year, Independence Day is celebrated with flag hoisting ceremonies across India. People sing the national anthem, participate in drills and cultural programmes. After Prime Minister Modi hoists the flag at Old Delhi’s Red Fort, a parade of police and military personnel takes place and some citizens fly kites as a symbol of freedom.
Prime Minister’s Address and Independence Day Themes
The Prime Minister speaks about India’s achievements over the past year, challenges ahead and objectives for national development.
The theme for this year’s Independence Day celebrations on August 15 will be Naya Bharat (New India), with a special emphasis on celebrating the success of Operation Sindoor.
“As the nation is making giant strides towards realising the Government’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, the theme of this year’s celebrations is Naya Bharat,” the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday. The celebrations will highlight the continuing emergence of a prosperous, secure, and bold Naya Bharat, while providing renewed momentum to further progress along the path of national development.