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Independence Day images: On the occasion of India's 72nd Indian Independence Day, people from all across the country united together to celebrate this historical day that marks the country's freedom from the rule of the British. It was on August 15, 1947 when India won its independence from British colonialists. Today, the day started with the unfurling of the flag by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Red Fort, following which the flag was hoisted at multiple other places to commemorate this historic day. Here are some pictures from across the country that shows India's unity in diversity.
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Schoolchildren perfom traditional Manipuri dance during the 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Guwahati on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)
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Schoolchildren hold Tricolours during a rally to celebrate the 72nd Independence Day, at Daryapur in Ahmedabad. (Photo: PTI)
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An Indian army soldier performs a stunt on his motorcycle during India's Independence Day celebrations in Bengaluru. (Photo: Reuters)
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Students wave Tricolours during the 72nd Independence Day celebrations, at Jamia Naeemia Madarsa in Moradabad. (Photo: PTI)
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School girls hold umbrellas as they perform during India's Independence Day celebrations in Agartala. (Photo: Reuters)
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A transgender, dressed up as Bharat Mata, participates in a march along with the others during the 72nd Independence Day celebrations, in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)
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Schoolchildren perform during 72nd Independence Day celebrations in Jammu. (Photo: PTI)
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Students of Anjuman Islam College march during the 72nd Independence Day parade, in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)
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Students perform during the 72nd Independence Day celebrations in Jabalpur. (Photo: PTI)
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School children enact a scene of India's pre-independence era during Independence Day celebrations in Bangalore, India, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018. India won independence from British colonialists in 1947. (Photo: AP)
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Women from India's northeastern Manipur state perform a traditional dance during the Indian Independence Day celebrations in Gauhati. (Photo: AP)
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Schoolchildren perform during 72nd Independence Day celebrations at Mini Stadium, in Jammu. (Photo: PTI)
