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Delhi Police have increased security in the national capital ahead of the Independence Day celebrations.
The Delhi Police has tightened security measures and increased patrolling and vehicle inspections.
Earlier, at Red Fort, a full dress rehearsal for different armed forces was underway.
On the 75th anniversary of India's independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Indians to take part in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' initiative from August 13 to 15.
PM Modi stated that the Indian flag represents the spirit of independence and national unity, and he encouraged people to send photos of themselves with the Tiranga to the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' website.
"The Tiranga symbolises the spirit of freedom and national unity. Every Indian has an emotional connect with the Tricolour and it inspires us to work harder to further national progress," the Prime Minister tweeted.
Meanwhile, over 1,800 special guests from across India will gather at the Red Fort to witness Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoist the Indian flag on Independence Day.
Sarpanches from vibrant villages, teachers, nurses, farmers, fishermen, shram yogis who helped build the Central Vista project in New Delhi, khadi sector workers, national award-winning school teachers, border roads organization workers, and those who helped and worked for the Amrit Sarovar projects and Har Ghar Jal Yojana Projects, implemented in various parts of the country, have been invited, along with their spouses, as India celebrates 75 years of independence this year.
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