President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to deliver her traditional address to the nation this evening, ahead of the nationwide Republic Day celebrations on Monday, January 26, the President’s Office said on Saturday.
The annual Presidential speech, which represents a cornerstone of India’s democratic traditions, will be broadcast and telecast across the country, reaching a vast audience in numerous languages.
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The address will be broadcast from 7 PM on the entire national network of Akashvani and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in Hindi, followed by the English version.
This ensures that the Presidential speech is accessible to a wide audience across the country.
Broadcast of the address in Hindi and English on Doordarshan will be followed by broadcast in regional languages by regional channels of Doordarshan.
Akashvani will broadcast regional language versions from 9.30 PM onwards on its respective regional networks, ensuring that the message resonates across India’s diverse linguistic landscape.
President’s address eve of Republic Day
The tradition of the President addressing the nation on the eve of Republic Day has been an integral part of the country’s history since the early years of the Republic.
It provides a significant opportunity to reflect on the nation’s progress, celebrate its achievements, and acknowledge upcoming challenges while setting the stage for the January 26 celebrations.
Citizens throughout India anticipate the speech as a platform where the President often underscores the Union government’s vision, the necessity of national unity, and the core values of the Constitution.
Republic Day itself marks the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950, a milestone that transformed the nation into a Sovereign Democratic Republic.
Delivered just hours before the iconic Republic Day Parade, the President’s speech is regarded as one of the most consequential annual addresses in the country.
With arrangements in place for simultaneous broadcasts in Hindi, English, and regional languages, the Union government aims to ensure that President Murmu’s message reaches every corner of the country.
