In Pictures: India marks 75th Independence Day

The theme of the 75th Independence Day is 'Nation First, Always First'

Published: August 15, 2021 13:36 Compiled by Devadasan K P, Picture Editor

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A marching contingent of the Indian Army contingent during the 75th Independence Day function at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi. Image Credit: PTI

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Students during an Independence Day programme at a school in Moradabad. This year marks 74 years of India's freedom. Image Credit: PTI

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Glimpses of the 75th Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort, in New Delhi on Sunday. Image Credit: ANI

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Heritage structures and government buildings across the country were illuminated in tricolour on the eve of Independence Day. Above, tri-colour facade lighting at Railway building on the eve of the 75th Independence Day in Mumbai. Image Credit: ANI

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets school children after addressing from the historic 17th century Red Fort on Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi, India. Image Credit: AP

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People walk with a giant national flag during Independence Day celebrations in Ahmedabad. Image Credit: AP

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Border Security Force (BSF) Commandant Jasbir Singh presents sweets to Pakistani Wing Commander Hassan on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day at the India-Pakistan Attari-Wagah border. Image Credit: PTI

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Students with their faces painted in tri-colour pose for a photograph on the eve of the 75th Independence Day celebration, at a college, in Jalandhar. Image Credit: Sunny Sehgal

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Assam police commandos participate in Independence Day celebrations in Gauhati. Image Credit: AP

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An Indian Air Force helicopter showers flower petals during during Independence Day celebrations at the historic 17th century Red Fort. Image Credit: AP

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Security personnel take pictures along with India's gold medallist Neeraj Chopra (C) who participated in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at the Red Fort during the celebrations to mark countrys 75th Independence Day in New Delhi. Image Credit: AFP

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Students present a cultural program during the Independence Day function at Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu. Image Credit: PTI

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A mahout stands on his elephant, holding a national flag during Independence Day celebrations in Ahmedabad. Image Credit: AP

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A volunteer gives water to a policemen during Independence Day celebrations in Gauhati. Image Credit: AP

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