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70 years of Independence Day
With 70th Independence Day of India on Aug 15, all-pervading national fervor is gripping the country. Preparations to celebrate the occasion are in full swing in the metropolis like other parts of the country.
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70 years of Independence Day
As the celebratory festival is approaching closer, people throng markets and roadside stalls set up all over the city to buy national flags, badges, pins, frocks, T-shirts, wrist bands, bangles, caps and hats, balloons.
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70 years of Independence Day
Though small and big stalls have been set up along the main thoroughfares, streets and intersections of the city, loaded with Independence Day decorations.
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70 years of Independence Day
Special stalls have been set up in markets and bazaars for sale of national flags and green caps which are making roaring business.
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70 years of Independence Day
Stalls selling kites.
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70 years of Independence Day
What more? Tri-colored bangles in the market.
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70 years of Independence Day
Government buildings lit up to mark the celebration.
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70 years of Independence Day
Societies and localities decorated.
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70 Years of Independence Day
Indian Army prepared for Bike stunt.