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India celebrates 76th Independence Day: On the country’s 76th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said corruption and nepotism are two main challenges that are not confined to politics alone and asked people to have ‘nafrat’ (hatred) for these evils and focus on ‘Panch Pran’ (five resolves) to ensure a developed India in the next 25 years. Let us take a look at some of the beautiful images from across nation:
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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Artists pose for pictures near a sand sculpture on the eve of 76th Independence Day, in Pune. (PTI Photo)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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People wave the tricolour celebrating the 76th Independence Day, at Ghanta Ghar Lal Chowk in Srinagar. (PTI Photo)
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Women wearing tri-coloured clothes on the occasion of 76th Independence Day, pose for photos, in Moradabad. (PTI Photo)
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Members of Assam Police motorcycle team ‘Daredevils’ perform during a function on the occasion of 76th Independence Day, in Guwahati. (PTI Photo)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects the guard of honour during the 76th Independence Day function at the Red Fort, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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An MI-17 helicopter showers flower petals during the 76th Independence Day function at the Red Fort, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day, at the Red Fort in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves at NCC cadets as he leaves after addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 76th Independence Day, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)