India@70: Glimpses of Independence Day preparations

Security has been tightened around historic Red fort where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the tri-colour and delivers his speech.

India, the world's largest democracy will be celebrating the 70th year of its Independence in 2017 .

Capital city Delhi is all set to celebrate the Independence Day.School children, armed forces personnel carried out the full dress rehearsal of I-day celebrations ahead of the main event on August 15.

Security has been tightened around historic Red fort where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the tri-colour and delivers his speech.

Formation of 'BHARAT'

Schoolchildren create a formation during the full dress rehearsal for the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Sunday. PTI Photo

Rehearsal of flag hoisting

Indian Tri-colour is hoisted during the full dress rehearsal for the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Sunday. PTI Photo

Tri-cloured bangles

Women selecting tri-cloured bangles at a shop in Old Delhi on Sunday,ahead of Independence Day. PTI Photo

Security beefed-up

A security personnel keeps a watch with a binocular during the full dress rehearsal for the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Sunday. PTI Photo

Airforce Jawans' march

Jawans march during the full dress rehearsal for the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Sunday. PTI Photo

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