Patriotism grips India as country marks its 70th anniversary of Independence Day
15 Aug 2017 1:08 PM IST15 Aug 2017 1:08 PM IST
The Chief Guest this year is Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from Red Fort. He remembered the contributions of martyrs who laid down their lives for the country. (Photo: PIB)- This is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's fourth Independence Day address. (Photo: PIB)
- Boys wave a Tricolour ahead of the India's Independence Day, at the Marina beach in Chennai on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)
- An Indian boy gestures as he sells Indian flag at a roadside on the eve of Independence Day in Mumbai, India, Monday. (Photo: PTI)
- A woman holds national flag while taking a dip in river Narmada, ahead of Independence Day, at Gilhari ghat in Jabalpur on Monday. (Photo: PTI)
- Taj Mahal hotel building illuminated in Indian tricolor ahead of the Independence Day, in Mumbai on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)
- A young boy runs with a national flag as a flock of pigeons is seen at the front, on the eve of Independence Day celebrations at Marina beach in Chennai on Monday. (Photo: PTI)
- A large image of Mahatma Gandhi is shown on a highrise building, on the eve of Independence Day in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo: PTI)
- After addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort in New Delhi on Tuesday, Modi interacted with the school children, some of whom were dressed as Lord Krishna on the occasion of Janmashtami. (Photo: PIB)
- Security had been tightened across the country to ensure a seamless feat of celebration for its countrymen. (Photo: PIB)
- Everybody is equal in our nation, no one big or small. We together can bring a positive change in the nation, Modi said during his speech. (Photo: PIB)
- In his Independence Day speech, Modi said 'those who have contributed and sacrificed for us all to see a free India, I salute you all.' (Photo: PIB)
- Narendra Modi had invited constructive ideas from citizens to address this Independence Day and has received at least 8,000. (Photo: PIB)
- Dressed in off-white kurta and crimson turban, Modi first paid tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Tuesday morning before heading to the Red Fort where he unfurled the Tricolour. (Photo: PIB)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from Red Fort. He remembered the contributions of martyrs who laid down their lives for the country. (Photo: PIB)
The Chief Guest this year is Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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