Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L, wearing turban) greets school children after addressing the nation from the historic Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations in Delhi, August 15, 2016.
Schoolchildren take part in the Independence Day celebrations in front of the historic Red Fort, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to address the nation, in Delhi, August 15, 2016.
A cyclist rides past the Illuminated Defence Ministry (L), Presidential Palace (C) and Home Ministry ahead of Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi, August 13, 2016.
Policewomen march during the full-dress rehearsal ahead of Independence Day celebrations in Chandigarh, August 13, 2016.
Policemen take part in the full-dress rehearsal ahead of Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, August 13, 2016.
Policewomen perform a stunt on their motorbikes during the full-dress rehearsal ahead of India's Independence Day celebrations in Srinagar, August 13, 2016.
An artist adjusts his mask before taking part in the full-dress rehearsal ahead of Independence Day in Kolkata, August 13, 2016.
A placard is held up during a march to celebrate Independence Day in Ahmedabad, India, August 15, 2016.
People look at balloons released during a march to celebrate Independence Day in Ahmedabad.
A Muslim man waves an Indian flag during a march to celebrate Independence Day in Ahmedabad.
Schoolchildren perform during the Independence Day celebrations in Kolkata.
Paramilitary soldiers march at a parade during country's Independence Day celebrations in Agartala.