Independence Day 2026 PM Modi speech: Where to watch live, timing and key details
Want to witness the ceremony but can't make it to the Red Fort on the 15th of August? Here's where you can catch it live on TV and online for free.
India's 80th Independence Day will be celebrated on August 15, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the national ceremony at Red Fort in Delhi. The flag hoisting and speech are set to begin at 7:30 am, with an attendance of around 27,000 people, including 5,000 special guests, the general public, and youth. The ceremony will be broadcasted on Doordarshan channels, including DD National, DD News, and DD Free Dish.
In addition, the event will be live-streamed online on platforms such as the official Doordarshan YouTube channel, WAVES, and HT INDIA's YouTube channel. Viewers can watch the ceremony from home without any subscription fees.
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