Jashn-e-Azaadi: Sudarshan Patnaik creates sand art on 72nd Independence Day

As India celebrates its 72nd Independence Day with full zeal,  President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the citizens on the occasion.

Ahead of the celebrations, security has been tightened up in the capital city. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the National Flag at the Red Fort shortly and will address the nation for the fifth time. A huge crowd has already assembled at the venue to witness the flag-hoisting and listen to the Prime Minister's speech.