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Independence Day 2020 live updates: President Ram Nath Kovind hosts 'At Home' reception

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Aug 15, 2020, 21:08:03 IST

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Independence Day 2020 live updates: President Ram Nath Kovind hosts 'At Home' reception

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort and exhorted citizens to move towards building an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' on India's 74th Independence Day. The Prime Minister announced several important schemes during his address. Stay with TOI for live updates

19:10 (IST) Aug 14

By introducing ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana’, the government has enabled crores of people to earn their livelihood, and mitigate the impact of job-loss, dislocation and disruption caused by the pandemic.

President Ramnath Kovind

19:09 (IST) Aug 14

This year's I-Day celebrations will be restrained as deadly virus has disrupted all activities, taken huge toll.

President Ram Nath Kovind

19:09 (IST) Aug 14

Amidst disasters, President lauds the efforts of people from all sections of society are coming together to help those in distress.

19:07 (IST) Aug 14

Unfortunately, many of health workers have lost their lives battling the pandemic. They are our national heroes.

President Kovind in his nationwide address

19:07 (IST) Aug 14

Nation is indebted to doctors, nurses & other health workers who have been continuously on the forefront of our Covid fight.

President Kovind in his nationwide address

19:06 (IST) Aug 14

We are fortunate that Mahatma Gandhi became the guiding light of our freedom movement. His quest for equality & justice is the mantra for our Republic. I am glad to see the younger generations re-discover Gandhiji: President Kovind

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19:04 (IST) Aug 14

Modern India has been built on the foundation of our deals of freedom struggle: President Kovind

19:03 (IST) Aug 14

Youth of India should feel special pride of being citizens of a free nation: President Kovind

19:03 (IST) Aug 14

It gives me great pleasure to greet all the people of India, living in the country and abroad, on the eve of the 74th Independence Day: President Kovind

19:03 (IST) Aug 14

President Kovind's nationwide address begins.

18:17 (IST) Aug 14

President Kovind's nationwide address will begin from 07:00pm onwards.

18:14 (IST) Aug 14

President Ram Nath Kovind will address the nation shortly on the eve of 74th Independence Day.

18:14 (IST) Aug 14

The defence ministry said the seating arrangement has been made under the guiding principle of "Do Gaz ki Doori" (maintaining distance of two yards) between any two guests.

18:13 (IST) Aug 14

The I-Day ceremony is being organised maintaining a balance between dignity of the event and factoring in Covid-19 protocols, the defence ministry said in its statement.

18:13 (IST) Aug 14

Over 4,000 people including diplomats, officials and media personnel have been invited for the Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort, defence ministry said in its statement.

18:12 (IST) Aug 14

PM Modi will deliver his seventh straight Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Saturday.

18:12 (IST) Aug 14

India will celebrate its 74th Independence Day on Saturday.