Independence Day 2019 Celebration at Red Fort Live Streaming: Watch PM Narendra Modi's August 15 Address to Nation From Delhi on Doordarshan Online

New Delhi, August 15: India will celebrate its 73rd Independence Day on Thursday, August 15.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi. After hoisting the tricolour, PM Modi will address the nation. His speech, expected to be nearly an hour-long, will highlight achievements by his government in the recent past along with outlining the challenges ahead. Independence Day 2019: NOTAM at Delhi Airport Applicable Only For Chartered Flights, No Impact on IAF, BSF, Army Aircraft.

It will be the first time PM will hoist the national flag on August 15 after resuming the charge as the Prime Minister for the second consecutive term. PM Modi's speech will be telecasted on Doordarshan and its youtube channel from 7:30 onwards on Thursday.

Check PM Narendra Modi's address to nation Live: 

The link of this feed will be made available on Google Search -- both mobile phones and desktop when users search for ‘India Independence Day’. Independence Day 2019: How to Dispose Off The Indian National Flag Respectfully According to Flag Code of India.

Live Streaming of Flag Hoisting Ceremony on Doordarshan:

On Wednesday, President Ram Nath Kovind also addressed the nation. Security has been tightened in the national capital and other major cities of the country to avoid any untoward incident. NSG commandoes and elite SWAT team have been deployed around the Red Fort. Delhi Traffic Police on Sunday issued an advisory regarding the closure of roads and diversion on Independence Day.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 15, 2019 07:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).