India gears up for Independence Day with dress rehearsals, Tiranga Yatras | In pics

Ahead of the 79th Independence Day full dress rehearsal took place at several places, including Delhi's Red fort, on August 13 between 4am to 10am. ...read more

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Visuals show Indian security forces in a full dress rehearsal on Wednesday at Delhi's Red Fort(Raj k Raj/Hindustan Times)

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People gather for full-dress rehearsal for Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on August 13(Raj k Raj/Hindustan Times)

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Marches and performances during Independence Day rehearsal, which will be displayed on the final day(Raj k Raj/Hindustan Times)

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Indian defence personnel marches in front of Red Fort in Delhi during Independence Day rehearsal(Raj k Raj/Hindustan Times)

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An Indian Air Force helicopter was seen showering flower petals during full dress rehearsal for at Red Fort complex(PTI)

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Security personnel keep vigil during a full dress rehearsal for the 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort complex.(PTI)

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Security personnel and officials ensuring tight security during a full dress rehearsal on Wednesday(PTI)

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NCC cadets in a formation during a full dress rehearsal for Independence Day celebrations(PTI)

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Students perform during the full dress rehearsal for the Independence Day celebration in Kolkata.(PTI)

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BJP leader Neeraj Singh leads a Tiranga Yatra organised at the Engineering College crossing in Lucknow, ahead of Independence Day celebrations.( Naeem Ansari/ANI)

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BSF Personnel participate in a 'Tiranga Rally' ahead of the Independence Day celebrations in Bikaner.(Dinesh Gupta/ANI)