Wish you a very Happy Independence Day!
On the occasion of India's 72nd Independence Day, the entire country is dipped in the fervour of patriotism and the spirit of the day can be felt in the way the citizens are celebrating the day acoss the nation. Indians across all the states hoisted national flags or took part in special Independence Day programmes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the occasion of the 72 Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort. This is his fifth speech after the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance came to power in 2014. Praising the soldiers for their exemplary valour and sacrifices, the Prime Minister said, "Our soldiers overcome harsh climatic calamities and reach the spot everytime people of the nation are in crisis, they handle the situation with care and generosity. The same soldiers can also conduct a surgical strike."
From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, here are few of the pictures how Indians celebrated 72nd Independence Day:
1. PM Modi with children
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2. With love from India!
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Border Security Force (BSF) Commandant Sudeep Kumar (R) presents sweets to Pakistani Wing Commander Bilal Ahmed (L) on the occasion of the Indian Independence Day, at Attari-Wagah border post, about 35km from Amritsar on Wednesday, Aug 15, 2018. (PTI Photo)
3. Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi at Red Fort
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BJP President Amit Shah, Congress President Rahul Gandhi and other dignitaries during the 72nd Independence Day, at the historic Red Fort, in New Delhi on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. (Photo: PTI)
4. School and Madarsa students in Gujarat
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Ahmedabad: School and Madarsa students hold Tricolours during a rally to celebrate the 72nd Independence Day, at Daryapur in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: PTI)
5. Freedom!
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Chennai: A transgender, dressed up as Bharat Mata, participates in a march along with the others during the 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Chennai on Wednesday, Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: PTI)
6. Tornadoes!
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''Tornadoes'', the motorcycle display team of Army Service Corps, makes a tri-colour formation on motorcycles during the 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Maneskshaw Parade Ground, in Bengaluru on Wednesday, Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: PTI)
7. Assam CM celebrates Independence Day
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Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal pays floral tributes to the martyrs of the freedom movement on the occasion of the 72nd Independence Day, at Shraddhanjali Kanan in Guwahati on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. (Photo: PTI)
8. The salute!
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BSF soldier salutes the national flag during a 72nd Independence Day function at India-Pakistan Joint Check Post (JCP), in Attari on Wednesday, Aug 15, 2018. (PTI Photo)
9. A walk to remember
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Surat: People carry a 1.1 km long Tricolour as they take part in a Tiranga Yatra on the occasion of the 72nd Independence Day, in Surat on Wednesday, Aug 15, 2018. (Photo: PTI)
10. Attention!
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School children dressed in tricolour forming a formation of Indian national flag during the 72nd Independence Day celebration at the historic Red Fort on, in New Delhi on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.
11. Celebrating India's diversity!
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Schoolchildren perform the traditional Manipuri dance during the 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Guwahati on Wednesday, Aug 15, 2018. (PTI Photo)
12. Celebrations in Himachal Pradesh!
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Students perform during the 72 Independence Day celebrations in Kullu, Himachal on Wednesday, Aug 15, 2018. (PTI Photo)
13. President Ram Nath Kovind celebrates Independence Day
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President Ram Nath Kovind lays a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of the 72nd Independence Day, in New Delhi on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. (Photo: PTI)
14. Celebrations in Jammu
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Schoolchildren perform during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Mini Stadium, in Jammu on Wednesday, Aug 15, 2018. (PTI Photo)
