The Union Minister for Railways, Coal, Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Piyush Goyal hoisting the National Flag, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Union Minister for Railways, Coal, Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Piyush Goyal hoisting the National Flag, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind signing the visitors’ book at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind paying homage at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2018. The three Service Chiefs: Admiral Sunil Lanba, General Bipin Rawat and Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa are also seen.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind paying homage at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2018. The three Service Chiefs: Admiral Sunil Lanba, General Bipin Rawat and Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa are also seen.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind laying wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Minister of State for Railways, Shri Rajen Gohain hoisting the National Flag on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh hoisting the National Flag on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh hoisting the National Flag on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh hoisting the National Flag on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the school children after addressing the Nation on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the school children after addressing the Nation on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the school children after addressing the Nation on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the school children after addressing the Nation on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the school children after addressing the Nation on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi greeting people, at the ramparts of Red Fort, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi unfurling the Tricolour flag at the ramparts of Red Fort, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi unfurling the Tricolour flag at the ramparts of Red Fort, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi walking towards the dais to address the Nation at the Red Fort, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2018. The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi walking towards the dais to address the Nation at the Red Fort, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2018. The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi walking towards the dais to address the Nation at the Red Fort, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2018. The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour at Red Fort, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour at Red Fort, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour at Red Fort, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour at Red Fort, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre and other dignitaries, on his arrival, at Red Fort, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre and other dignitaries, on his arrival, at Red Fort, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paying homage at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paying homage at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paying floral tributes at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat, on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu with the Children from GD Goenka La’Petite Preschool, who came to wish him, on the occasion of Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 14, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu with the Children from GD Goenka La’Petite Preschool, who came to wish him, on the occasion of Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 14, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu with the Children from GD Goenka La’Petite Preschool, who came to wish him, on the occasion of Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 14, 2018.

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre addressing the NCC cadets and school children, during the Independence Day Celebrations - 2018 rehearsal, at Red Fort, in Delhi on August 13, 2018.

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre presenting the memento to a NCC Cadet of the three wings, during the Independence Day Celebrations - 2018 rehearsal, at Red Fort, in Delhi on August 13, 2018.

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre presenting the memento to a NCC Cadet of the three wings, during the Independence Day Celebrations - 2018 rehearsal, at Red Fort, in Delhi on August 13, 2018.

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre presenting the memento to a NCC Cadet of the three wings, during the Independence Day Celebrations - 2018 rehearsal, at Red Fort, in Delhi on August 13, 2018.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, at Chandrapur, Maharashtra on August 15, 2017.

The Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, Shri Nitin Gadkari hoisted the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.

CRPF personnel hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in Gaya, Bihar on August 15, 2017.

Cultural activities being performed during the 71st Independence Day Celebrations at the Attari-Wagah border, on August 15, 2017.

BSF jawans hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in Guwahati on August 15, 2017.

CRPF personnel hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh on August 15, 2017.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind meeting the guests at the ‘At Home’ function, organised on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind meeting the visitors at the ‘At Home’ function, organised on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind and the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the ‘At Home’ function, organised on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at the ‘At Home’ function, organised on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017. The three Service Chiefs: Admiral Sunil Lanba, General Bipin Rawat and Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa are also seen.

The Minister of State for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines (Independent Charge), Shri Piyush Goyal hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh hoisting the National Flag on 71st Independence Day Celebrations, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind signing the visitors’ book at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind paying homage at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017. The three Service Chiefs: Admiral Sunil Lanba, General Bipin Rawat and Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa are also seen.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind laying wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017. The three Service Chiefs: Admiral Sunil Lanba, General Bipin Rawat and Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa are also seen.

The Principal Director General (M&C), Press Information Bureau, Shri A.P. Frank Noronha along with the officers and staff of Press Information Bureau (PIB) unfurled the National Flag at the National Media Centre, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Principal Director General (M&C), Press Information Bureau, Shri A.P. Frank Noronha unfurling the National Flag at the National Media Centre, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the school children after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the school children after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the school children after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the children dressed as Krishna after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the children dressed as Krishna after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the children dressed as Krishna after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the children dressed as Krishna after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the children dressed as Krishna after addressing the Nation, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi unfurling the Tricolour flag at the ramparts of Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi unfurling the Tricolour flag at the ramparts of Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi unfurling the Tricolour flag at the ramparts of Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi walking towards the dais to address the Nation at the Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi walking towards the dais to address the Nation at the Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour at Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour at Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour at Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being received by the Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Defence, Shri Arun Jaitley, on his arrival at Red Fort, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre and the Defence Secretary, Shri Sanjay Mitra are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paying homage at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paying floral tributes at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paying floral tributes at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat, on the occasion of 71st Independence Day, in Delhi on August 15, 2017.

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh launched the live twitter wall for promoting Bharat Ke Veer portal, on the eve of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 14, 2017.

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh launching the live twitter wall for promoting Bharat Ke Veer portal, on the eve of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 14, 2017. The Union Home Secretary, Shri Rajiv Mehrishi and the OSD, MHA, Shri Rajiv Gauba are also seen.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressing the Nation on the eve of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 14, 2017.

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot administering the New India Pledge ‘Sankalp se Siddhi’, during the inauguration of the ‘Inclusive Independence Day celebrations’, organised by the National Trust, as a part of Inclusive India Initiative’, in New Delhi on August 13, 2017.

The Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Krishan Pal addressing at the inauguration of the ‘Inclusive Independence Day celebrations’, organised by the National Trust, as a part of Inclusive India Initiative’, in New Delhi on August 13, 2017.

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot addressing at the inauguration of the ‘Inclusive Independence Day celebrations’, organised by the National Trust, as a part of Inclusive India Initiative’, in New Delhi on August 13, 2017.

The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot at the inauguration of the ‘Inclusive Independence Day celebrations’, organised by the National Trust, as a part of Inclusive India Initiative’, in New Delhi on August 13, 2017. The Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Krishan Pal and the Member of Parliament, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi are also seen.

People watching the multimedia show to mark the 71st year of Independence Day, at India Gate lawns, in New Delhi on August 12, 2017.

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre addressing the NCC cadets and school children, during the Independence Day Celebrations - 2017 rehearsals, at Red Fort, in Delhi on August 11, 2017.

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre presented the mementos to the School Children, during the Independence Day Celebrations - 2017 rehearsals, at Red Fort, in Delhi on August 11, 2017.

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre presented the mementos to the NCC Cadets, during the Independence Day Celebrations - 2017 rehearsals, at Red Fort, in Delhi on August 11, 2017.