IN PICS | Marking 76th year of Independence, PM Modi dons turban in tune with tiranga

As India celebrates its 76th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the nation from the historic Red Fort.

As India celebrates its 76th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the nation from the historic Red Fort. (Photo |PTI) 

Tri-services bandsmen during the 75th Independence Day function at the Red Fort, in New Delhi, Monday. (Photo | PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (middle) salutes the Indian flag at the 17th-century Mughal-era Red Fort on Independence Day in New Delhi. (Photo |PTI)

PM interacts with schoolchildren as he leaves after addressing the nation on 75th Independence Day, in New Delhi. (Photo | PTI)

Helicopters shower flower petals during the function at the Red Fort. (Photo |PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with schoolchildren in New Delhi as India marks 75 years of Independence. (Photo | PTI)

NSA Ajit Doval and other dignitaries during the 75th Independence Day function at the Red Fort. (Photo |PTI)

Navy personnel march during the 75th Independence Day function at the Red Fort, in New Delhi. (Photo |PTI)

Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, NS Tomar, S Jaishankar and other dignitaries are seen standing for the flag hoist. (Photo | PTI)

Prime Minister inspects the guard of honour before addressing the nation. (Photo | PTI )