Mirzapur School children holding national flags on the eve of Independence Day celebrations in Mirzapur on Tuesday (PTI photo).

Ahmedabad Children celebrating Independence Day at a school in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (PTI photo).

Tri-colours flutter at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi on the eve of Independence Day on Tuesday (PTI photo).

Indianapolis Girls of Indian origin wearing tri-coloured dresses participate in an India Day event in Indianapolis US on Sunday(PTI photo).

Mumbai Children celebrating Independence Day at a school in Thane Mumbai on Tuesday (PTI photo).

Ajmer Students of a fashion institute celebrate Independence Day in Ajmer on Tuesday (PTI photo).

Ahmedabad Children celebrating Independence Day at a school in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (PTI photo).

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh inspects a guard of honor at the Red Fort on the occasion of 65th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, in New Delhi, August 15 (AP Photo/ Manish Swarup).

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh inspects a guard of honor at the Red Fort on the occasion of 65th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, in New Delhi, Wednesday, August 15 (AP Photo/ Manish Swarup).

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh inspects a guard of honor at the Red Fort on the occasion of 65th anniversary of India's independence from British rule, in New Delhi, Wednesday, August 15 (AP Photo/ Manish Swarup).

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh speaks from the rampart of Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day (AP Photo/ Manish Swarup).

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh speaks from the rampart of Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day (AP Photo/ Manish Swarup).

A family poses for a picture in front of a large flag next to the India Gate Monument on the eve of Independence Day ceremonies in New Delhi (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer).

A young child carries the Indian flag as he takes part in a street play during rehearsal for the Independence Day celebrations in the eastern Indian city Bhubaneswar,Tuesday (AP Photo/Biswaranjan Rout).