77th Independence Day- Entire India gets soaked in tri colour – PHOTOS

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People across the country celebrated the 77th Independence Day with full zeal and enthusiasm on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people and paid homage to freedom fighters.“Best wishes on Independence Day. We pay homage to our great freedom fighters and reaffirm our commitment to fulfilling their vision. Jai Hind!” said the prime minister on X.PM Modi also delivered his 10th consecutive Independence Day address at the historic Red Fort, New Delhi. He also arrived at Rajghat in the national capital and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.Cultural programmes were organised in different parts of India to commemorate Independence Day.The day is celebrated every year on 15 August as a public holiday in the country commemorating the nation’s independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947.Here are some photos from different parts of the country. Have a look:2/10

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the historic Red Fort on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day, in New Delhi. (PTI)

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Students perform during celebrations of the 77th Independence Day, at Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu (PTI Photo)

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Artists perform Punjabi folk dance during celebrations of the 77th Independence Day, in Patiala. (PTI Photo)

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Police personnel perform a parade during the 77th Independence Day celebrations at Mantralaya, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo)

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Locals ride past on the occasion of the 77th independence day, in Moradabad. (PTI Photo)

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A tourist from Gujarat waves the national flag during the 77th Independence Day at the historic Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk , in Srinagar. (PTI Photo)

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak and others during the celebrations of the 77th Independence Day at the Vidhan Bhawan, in Lucknow. (PTI Photo)

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Students of Anjuman-E-Islam School and College take a selfie on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day, in Mumbai.. (PTI Photo)