Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the nation tonight, April 18, 2026, following developments around the women’s reservation bill in the Lok Sabha — with the address expected to be carried live across all major television news channels, government platforms, and digital streaming services simultaneously.
The address comes in the context of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 — the landmark legislation that proposes expanding the Lok Sabha from 543 to 850 seats and has been under discussion in Parliament alongside the women’s reservation provisions that have generated significant political debate. Modi had addressed the Lok Sabha earlier on Friday on the bill, acknowledging that discussion had commenced early in the morning and that many colleagues had effectively touched upon crucial issues.
Where to watch — Television
Doordarshan National and DD News are the primary government broadcast channels that carry all presidential and prime ministerial addresses to the nation live and without interruption. Every household with a basic cable or DTH connection receives DD News and it is the most reliable single channel for any national address. The speech will be simultaneously broadcast on all major private news channels including Aaj Tak, India Today TV, NDTV 24×7, Republic TV, Republic Bharat, Zee News, ABP News, News18 India, CNN-News18, and Times Now.
Where to watch — Digital and online
The Prime Minister’s Office YouTube channel at youtube.com/PMOfficeIndia will live stream the address. The Prime Minister’s personal YouTube channel at youtube.com/narendramodi will also carry the live stream. DD News’s YouTube channel will broadcast the address with no subscription required. The PIB — Press Information Bureau — will live stream on its YouTube channel and share live updates on its official X account at @PIB_India. The PMO’s official X account at @PMOIndia will provide live updates and the link to the live stream as the address begins.
For those on mobile, the Doordarshan app and the NaMo App — Prime Minister Modi’s official mobile application — will both carry the live address. The NaMo App is available on Android and iOS and typically provides the earliest notification when a national address begins.
What to expect
The Lok Sabha has been discussing the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill, with Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi and other Union Ministers speaking in support of the legislation. The women’s reservation component — providing 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies — has been the most debated element, with the opposition raising concerns about implementation timelines and the government defending the bills as a historic milestone for women-led development.
Modi’s address tonight is expected to address the nation on the significance of the legislative moment, the government’s position on women’s reservation, and potentially the broader constitutional changes represented by the Lok Sabha expansion from 543 to 850 seats.
Confirmed platforms at a glance
The address will be available on DD National and DD News on television, on all major private news channels, on the PMO’s YouTube channel, on PM Modi’s personal YouTube channel, on the NaMo App, on PIB’s digital platforms, and on the official social media handles of the PMO and PIB on X. No subscription or payment is required to access any of these platforms for the live address.
Business Upturn will update this article with the confirmed time of the address as and when the PMO makes an official announcement.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Broadcast details are subject to change based on official PMO announcements. Readers are advised to follow @PMOIndia on X for real-time updates on the address timing. Business Upturn is not responsible for any decisions made based on this article.