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LiveAug 14, 2026, 19:20:24 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: The address began at 7 pm.13 Sec agoMurmu speaks about Lakhpati Didi campaign, women’s empowerment1 Mins agoMurmu asks people to join ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign2 Mins agoMurmu highlights India’s digital revolution2 Mins agoOur digital infrastructure is the best in the world, says Droupadi Murmu3 Mins agoMurmu said 59 crore account holders joined Jan Dhan Yojana4 Mins agoOver 25 crore Indians lifted out of poverty, says Murmu5 Mins agoPresident Murmu praises India’s digital payments growth6 Mins ago‘Vande Mataram’ has become song of every person, says Murmu11 Mins agoDevelopment must reach every citizen, says President Murmu12 Mins agoMurmu highlights vision of Viksit Bharat in address15 Mins agoPresident Murmu addresses nation17 Mins agoVande Mataram plays19 Mins agoNehru's ‘Tryst with Destiny’27 Mins agoWhy August 15?29 Mins agoIndia at 8050 Mins agoPresident to give a speech at 7 pmPresident Droupadi Murmu is addressing the nation on the eve of Independence Day.President Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu is addressing the nation on the eve of Independence Day. “We are moving forward towards building a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The benefits of development should reach every person, as India progresses on the path of a modern nation,” she said. The annual address will be broadcast on Akashvani’s national network and telecast live on Doordarshan channels. The speech will be delivered first in Hindi, followed by English, with regional-language versions aired later on Doordarshan and Akashvani.The address comes a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech from the Red Fort and as India marks 80 years of Independence. How August 15 is celebrated India celebrates Independence Day every year on August 15 to mark the country’s freedom from British colonial rule. India became independent on August 15, 1947, after decades of political struggle and the sacrifices of countless freedom fighters. Why August 15? The British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act in 1947, which made way for the creation of two independent dominions - India and Pakistan. India formally became independent at midnight between August 14 and 15. India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, addressed the nation at the historic moment with his famous “Tryst with Destiny” speech. He spoke of India’s transition from colonial rule to freedom and the responsibilities that came with independence. ...Read MoreThe address comes a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech from the Red Fort and as India marks 80 years of Independence. How August 15 is celebrated India celebrates Independence Day every year on August 15 to mark the country’s freedom from British colonial rule. India became independent on August 15, 1947, after decades of political struggle and the sacrifices of countless freedom fighters. Why August 15? The British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act in 1947, which made way for the creation of two independent dominions - India and Pakistan. India formally became independent at midnight between August 14 and 15. India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, addressed the nation at the historic moment with his famous “Tryst with Destiny” speech. He spoke of India’s transition from colonial rule to freedom and the responsibilities that came with independence. Follow all the updates here:Aug 14, 2026, 19:20:23 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: Murmu speaks about Lakhpati Didi campaign, women’s empowerment President Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the Lakhpati Didi initiative, saying around 3 crore women have benefited from the campaign.Aug 14, 2026, 19:19:26 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: Murmu asks people to join ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaignPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu urged people to support the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, saying citizens should contribute through both individual and collective efforts to protect the environment.Aug 14, 2026, 19:18:26 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: Murmu highlights India’s digital revolutionPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu said India has set an example of a digital revolution.Aug 14, 2026, 19:17:38 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: Our digital infrastructure is the best in the world, says Droupadi MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu said India has the best digital infrastructure in the world.Aug 14, 2026, 19:16:50 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: Murmu said 59 crore account holders joined Jan Dhan YojanaPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu said 59 crore account holders have been brought under the Jan Dhan Yojana.Aug 14, 2026, 19:16:04 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: Over 25 crore Indians lifted out of poverty, says MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu said India has succeeded in bringing more than 25 crore people out of poverty, calling it a significant achievement in the country’s development journey.Aug 14, 2026, 19:15:03 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: President Murmu praises India’s digital payments growthPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: Digital payments have transformed everyday transactions in India, President Murmu said.Aug 14, 2026, 19:14:19 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: ‘Vande Mataram’ has become song of every person, says MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: “Vande Mataram has become the song of every person,” President Murmu said.Aug 14, 2026, 19:09:07 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: Development must reach every citizen, says President MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: “We are moving forward towards building a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The benefits of development should reach every person, as India progresses on the path of a modern nation.”Aug 14, 2026, 19:08:08 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: Murmu highlights vision of Viksit Bharat in addressPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the vision of a Viksit Bharat, stressing the importance of India’s continued development and progress as the country moves towards a stronger and more prosperous future.Aug 14, 2026, 19:04:56 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: President Murmu addresses nationPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: Aug 14, 2026, 19:02:42 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: Vande Mataram playsPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: The programme has started with a rendition of the full version of Vande Mataram, setting the tone for the Independence Day celebrations.Aug 14, 2026, 19:01:31 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: Nehru's ‘Tryst with Destiny’President Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, addressed the nation at the historic moment with his famous “Tryst with Destiny” speech in 1947. He spoke of India’s transition from colonial rule to freedom and the responsibilities that came with independence.Aug 14, 2026, 18:53:08 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: Why August 15?President Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: The British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act in 1947, which made way for the creation of two independent dominions - India and Pakistan. India formally became independent at midnight between August 14 and 15.Aug 14, 2026, 18:51:19 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: India at 80President Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: In 2026, India sees 80 years since independence. The occasion provides an opportunity to look back at the country’s journey since 1947 and reflect on its progress, challenges and aspirations for the future. The government has announced special programmes for the 80th Independence Day celebrations.Aug 14, 2026, 18:30:26 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: President to give a speech at 7 pm President Droupadi Murmu speech LIVE: The speech will begin at 7 pm.Home India news India moving towards Viksit Bharat by 2047, says President Murmu in address to nation | LIVE updates