On August 14, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of Independence Day. According to an official release from Rashtrapati Bhavan, her speech was scheduled for 7 pm and was broadcast live across government social media platforms and TV channels. The address was aired on Akashvani’s national network and Doordarshan in Hindi, with an English version following. Regional language versions were scheduled for broadcast on Akashvani at 9:30 pm.
This year’s Independence Day theme is ‘Viksit Bharat,’ reflecting the government’s goal of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047. To mark the 78th Independence Day, the government launched the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, encouraging citizens to display the tricolor flag at home.
On August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the flag-raising ceremony at the Red Fort in Old Delhi, followed by the Independence Day parade. He will also deliver a speech from the Red Fort to kick off the nationwide celebrations.
Last year, President Murmu’s Independence Day eve speech highlighted government achievements and economic progress, noting a strong GDP growth and praising the robustness of the Indian economy.
