New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind will address the nation today on the eve of the 72nd Republic Day. The address will be broadcast from 7 PM on the entire national network of All India Radio and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in Hindi, followed by 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.
All India Radio will broadcast regional language versions from 9.30 PM onwards on its respective regional networks.
Meanwhile, as the nation gears up to celebrate 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday, this year’s parade will be different amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The parade, however, will see many firsts like the flypast with Rafale jets and soldiers wearing masks to ensure Covid-19 protocols. The number of officials participating in the parade has been reduced to from 144 to 96 this year due to the pandemic.
