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Cultural performances and parades were held across the country on August 15 to celebrate 76th Independence Day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects the guard of honour before addressing the nation on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day, at the Red Fort in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays homage at the samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort on Independence Day.

On the occasion of 76th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspects guard of honour during 76th Independence Day function at his official residence in Patna.

RJD senior leader Rabri Devi with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav pays salute to the National Flag after hoisting it during 76th Independence Day celebrations, in Patna.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves at schoolchildren as he leaves after addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a function on the occasion of 76th Independence Day, in Kolkata.

MI-17 helicopters shower flower petals during the 76th Independence Day function at the Red Fort, in New Delhi.

People wave the tricolour celebrating the 76th Independence Day, at Ghanta Ghar Lal Chowk in Srinagar,.

Madhya Pradesh Police personnel during 76th Independence Day celebrations, at Motilal Nehru Police Stadium in Bhopal.

Members of Assam Police motorcycle team 'Daredevils' perform during a function on the occasion of 76th Independence Day, in Guwahati.