A man waves the national flag amid rain, on the 78th Independence Day, at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.
In Photos: Glimpses Of 78th Independence Day Celebrations By State Heads
From commoners to the State heads, India on Thursday celebrated its 78th Independence Day or Swatantrata Diwas. The government of India announced Viksit Bharat or Developed India as the theme for this year as it symbolizes the vision of a developed nation by 2047.
78th Independence Day celebration in Delhi Photo: PTI/Shahbaz Khan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the Red Fort on 78th Independence Day, in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Photo: PTI/Shahbaz Khan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets children at the Red Fort on 78th Independence Day, in New Delhi.
Independence Day celebration in Agartala Photo: PTI
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha during the 78th Independence Day celebrations, in Agartala.
Independence Day celebration in Guwahati Photo: PTI
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during the 78th Independence Day celebrations, in Guwahati.
Independence Day Celebration in Delhi Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi during the 78th Independence Day celebrations at party headquarters, in New Delhi.
Independence Day celebration in Patna Photo: PTI
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during the 78th Independence Day celebrations, in Patna.
Independence Day celebration in Dehradun Photo: PTI
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hoists the national flag during the 78th Independence Day celebrations, in Dehradun.
Independence Day celebration in Ranchi Photo: PTI
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren during the 78th Independence Day celebrations, in Ranchi.
I-Day celebrations in Delhi Photo: PTI/Atul Yadav
Delhi Home Minister Kailash Gahlot addresses the 78th Independence Day celebrations at Chhatrasal Stadium, in New Delhi.
Independence Day in Chennai Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin during hoisting of the National flag on the 78th Independence day at the state secretariat, in Chennai.
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