Now it’s time to Celebrate the India’s 71st Independence Day on 15th August 2017 (Tuesday). India celebrates its Independence Day on this 15th August of every year. The whole India celebrates this national festival in schools, colleges, government offices and political offices across the country. On 15 August, the Prime Minister unfurls the Indian flag on the ramparts of the historical site, Red Fort in Delhi. After the flag hoisting, national Anthem (JANA GANA MANA) is recited. Twenty-one gun shots are fired in honour of the solemn occasion. After that, a speech is given by the Prime Minister. In his speech, the Prime Minister highlights the past year’s achievements, raises important issues and calls for further development. During the celebration at Red Fort, many tasks including March past are performed by the Indian army and cultural events are performed by the school students. Millions of people participate in the Independence Day ceremony.

People can watch the live streaming of Flag Hoisting by PM Narendra Modi in Red Fort, New Delhi on August 15, 2017, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day. You can watch the live stream video of March Parade, Flag Hoisting, Speech online here.

Why is Independence Day of India Celebrated?

Independence Day of India is celebrated by its citizens to pay tribute to our soldiers, warriors and freedom fighters laid down their lives to free India so that our country could breathe free and celebrate Independence. Independence Day is celebrated across the nation by its citizens every year on 15th August to commemorate the date and moment when India got independence from British rule after 300 years of slavery. India has attained its independence on 15th August 1947.

15th August 2015 Independence Day Celebrations Live From New Delhi:

The celebration ceremony of 71st Independence Day of India Flag Hoisting by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi on 15th August 2017 at 07:00 AM IST. On 14th August 20157at 07:00 PM IST, Hon’ble President of India, President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation for the first time. Watch live Narendra Modi August 15 Speech here or at the official website of 71st Independence Day i.e. www.independenceday.nic.in and www.webcast.gov.in. On every 15th August, Prime Minister of India hoists the Indian Flag and delivers a speech to all the country. Independence Day Speech will be in different languages like English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, and Malayalam.

Details of the Independence Day Live Event:

The event starts at 7:00 AM followed by the parade and few cultural activities for about 3 hours. You can watch the live streaming of 71st Independence Day celebrations also at

Doordarshan

The President’s speech will be telecast by Doordarshan from 7 pm IST in English, followed by its Hindi version. Later, the address will also be broadcast in regional languages by Doordarshan’s regional channels. On the eve of Independence Day, President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation for the first time.

All India Radio

All India Radio (AIR) will also broadcast the speech from 7 pm IST onwards, while the regional language versions will be broadcast from 8 pm IST.

Live Streaming Information

Viewers can watch the webcast of President’s Independence Day Address on the official website of President Pranab Mukherjee on the eve of 71st Independence Day of India on 14 August 2015 at 7 pm IST.

Watch Live Streaming of Independence Day August 15 Flag Hoisting & Speech Here:

India today celebrated its 69th Independence Day. Here are the highlights of Independence Day celebrations from across the country. Independence Day of India is being celebrated with full of trio colors adorned faces, governments and private public institutions, streets and all of the above national spirit among all the citizens. The ceremony at the Red Fort was comprised of March Past, band, unfurling of the National flag, singing National anthem, Prime Minister’s address, etc.