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Independence Day 2022: President Droupadi Murmu To Deliver Her Maiden Speech On Eve Of I-Day

The President's address will be broadcast from 7 PM on the entire national network of All India Radio (AIR) and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in Hindi followed by the English version.

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on Sunday on the eve of the 76th Independence Day, according to a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement.   

The President's address will be broadcast from 7 PM on the entire national network of All India Radio (AIR) and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in Hindi followed by the English version.

"Broadcast of the address in Hindi and English on Doordarshan will be followed by broadcast in regional languages by regional channels of Doordarshan. AIR will broadcast regional language versions at 9.30 PM on its respective regional networks," the statement said.

Droupadi Murmu, 64, is the first tribal to become the President, she belongs to the Santhal tribe of Odisha. The youngest President ever, she is the first President to be born after independence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on August 15.

'Har Ghar Tiranga' Campaign

Meanwhile, people are enthusiastically taking part in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to mark the 75th year of India's independence.

The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign commenced on Saturday and will run till August 15.

‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ is a campaign under the aegis of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' to encourage people to bring the Tiranga home and to hoist it to mark the 75th year of India’s independence.

The programme envisages inspiring Indians everywhere to hoist the national flag at their homes. The aim of the programme is to make the relationship with the national flag a more personal one rather than just keeping it formal or institutional.

'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and the glorious history of India’s people, culture and achievements.

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