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India Ready to Celebrate 69 Years of Independence

Millions of Indians will gather at the historic Red Fort in Delhi to hear Prime Minister Modi's address to the nation on the 69th celebrations of India's Independence Day.

On 15th August 1947, India achieved her independence from British rule and became a sovereign nation. India tricolor (saffron, green and white) flag was first hoisted by Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, at the Red Fort of Delhi.

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