In pics: India celebrates 75th Independence Day
- India is celebrating ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ marking the country’s 75th year of Independence.
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PM Modi extended his greetings on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day. “Greetings to you all on Independence Day. May this year of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ infuse new energy and new consciousness among the countrymen. Jai Hind!” PM Modi tweeted. (AFP)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the iconic Red Ford in New Delhi on August 15.(PIB)
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurls the national flag before addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the celebrations to mark India’s 75th Independence Day in New Delhi on August 15.(AFP)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made several major announcements as he addressed the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort on the occasion of 75th Independence Day.(PIB)
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An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter flies past the national flag while showering flower petals during the celebrations to mark India’s 75th Independence Day at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15.(AFP)
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The theme of the 75th Independence Day is ‘Nation First, Always First’ to honour the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters for the nation.(PIB)
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Indian Boxer Mary Kom salutes as she arrives for the Independence Day celebrations at the historic 17th century Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15.(AP)
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Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra, center, arrives for the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15. (AP)
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Soldiers from the armed forces march during Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15. (AP)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day Speech on Sunday applauded the Indian contingent at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and said the country was proud of them for bringing glory to the nation and that their feat has inspired the future generation.(AFP)
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