Ahead of Independence day celebrations, PM extended his wishes to the country via Twitter.
PM also paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, before reaching Red Fort.
Even Home Minister Rajnath Singh joined the celebrations by unfurling the tricolour at his residence.
The country became independent from British colonial rule on August 15, 1947. The day is celebrated with great fervour across the Nation. The whole country observes a National holiday on the day, and important monuments like President House are lit up.