Prime Minister Narendra Modi will tomorrow deliver his third Independence Day address as the PM from the ramparts of Red Ford in Delhi. This is India’s 70th Independence Day and country’s 69th anniversary of attaining freedom from the British rule in 1947. PM Modi has invited suggestions from citizens on the topics that his speech should touch upon. People can post their suggestions on various platforms, such as MyGov Open Forum, the Narendra Modi website and his mobile app ‘Namo’. The ‘best inputs’ will be incorporated in his speech, says a post on his app.

Watch live streaming online: PM Narendra Modi’s speech and flag hoisting on Independence Day 2016 – Live Updates

In the past PM Narendra Modi has spoken extensively about his government’s key initiatives, highlighting measures taken to step up economic growth and ensure social progress. NDA government’s famous ‘Make in India’ slogan was also coined during PM Modi’s first Independence Day speech in 2014. Programmes like Swachh Bharat, the need to build toilets, Give It Up LPG scheme, Startup India have also been spoken of extensively by PM Modi in his earlier Independence Day speeches. The Prime Minister’s third address comes at a time when the Monsoon session of the Parliament has just concluded with the passage of the crucial GST Bill, many state elections are round the corner, and the Jammu and Kashmir unrest is widely a matter of discussion. While it is anybody’s guess on what all PM Modi will finally decide to speak on, we bring you some helpful details of tomorrow’s programme, how you can watch it, and the timings:

When is PM Narendra Modi’s speech and flag hoisting on Independence Day 2016?

PM Modi will deliver his Independence Day speech on August 15, 2016 from the ramparts of Red Fort in Delhi. The flag hoisting will take place right ahead of his address. The programme will begin early Monday morning and is expected to last for around 2 hours, depending on the length of the Prime Minister’s speech.

What time will PM Narendra Modi’s speech and flag hoisting on Independence Day 2016 start?

The function will begin around 6:30 AM. According to Independenceday.nic.in, the flag hoisting will take place at 7:00 AM. You can watch the live telecast below:

Which TV channel will do the live broadcast of PM Narendra Modi’s speech and flag hoisting on Independence Day 2016?

The speech will be telecast on various English and Hindi news channels.

How do I watch the online live streaming of PM Narendra Modi’s speech and flag hoisting on Independence Day 2016?

There are multiple platforms on which the live streaming can be viewed, such as; DD News, Webcast.gov.in and Independenceday.nic.in. PM Narendra Modi’s own website narendramodi.in is also likely to host the live streaming video.

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What are the details of PM Narendra Modi’s speech and flag hoisting on Independence Day 2016?

The programme has VVIPs and all major leaders from political parties. Apart from hoisting the flag, the national anthem is also played. Children from various schools form the audience of the Prime Minister’s address. Last year they sat wearing dresses of white, saffron and green, The formation read ‘Jai Bharat’.