70th Independence Day: President Pranab Mukherjee to address nation on 14 August

On the eve of Independence Day, President of India Pranab Mukherjee will address the country tomorrow.

This year India celebrates its 70th year of independence from colonial rule.

The address will be broadcast from 1900 hrs. on the entire national network of All India Radio (AIR) and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in English followed by Hindi versions. 

The information was published on the government’s official website. 

Furthermore, broadcast of the address in English and Hindi on Doordarshan will be followed by broadcast in regional languages by regional channels of Doordarshan. 

AIR will broadcast regional language versions from 2000 hrs. onwards on its respective regional networks.