Soaked in patriotism, hundreds of Indians abroad today marked the country's 71st Independence Day with the tricolour fluttering high and the national anthem reverberating at Indian missions across the world.
Soaked in patriotism, billions of Indians today marked the country's 71st Independence Day with the tricolour fluttering high and the national anthem reverberating at Indian missions across the world.
To mark the occasion, in a 56-minute speech, the shortest of the four times PM Narendra Modi has addressed the nation, the prime minister rebuked those who resort to violence in the name of religion, adding that casteism and communalism are like poison.
The country is celebrating the national festival with fervour and we shall take a look!
1. PM Modi leaves the venue to mingle with students
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves after addressing the nation from the historic Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations in Delhi, India August 15, 2017. (Reuters/Adnan Abidi)
2. PM Narendra Modi among the future of India
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets school children after addressing the nation from the historic Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations in Delhi, India August 15, 2017. (DNA/Bir Bahadur)
3. Sweet diplomacy
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Border Security Force (BSF) Commandant Sudeep (6R) presents sweets to Pakistani Wing Commander Bilal (6L) during a ceremony to celebrate India's Independence Day at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post on August 15, 2017. (AFP/Narinder Nanu)
4. Colourful display of skills in the valley
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School children perform during the 71st Independence Day celebrations at Mini Stadium in Jammu on Tuesday. (PTI)
5. Students perform to celebrate Independence Day
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Indian students practice prior to performing during Independence Day celebrations in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad, on August 15, 2017. (AFP/Noah Seelam)
6. Prim and proper!
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Independence Day celebrations at HQSNC Kochi (Indian Navy Twitter account)
7. When artistry met patriotism
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A students get their hand painted with the Indian national flag at an event during Indian Independence Day celebrations in Chennai on August 15, 2017. (AFP/ Arun Sankar)
8. A rather unique way to celebrate Independence Day!
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Citizens carry a huge Indian national flag on a bridge across river Sabarmati as they celebrate Independence Day in Ahmadabad, India, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017. (AP/PTI)
9. When Janmashtami met Independence Day
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Students perform during the Independence Day function at Pandit Ravishankar Shukla Stadium in Jabalpur on Tuesday. (PTI)
10. Kolkata celebrated with a parade!
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Kanyashree tableau on display during the 71st Independence Day function at Red Road in Kolkata on Tuesday. (PTI Photo by Ashok Bhaumik)
