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In pictures: How Kolkata celebrated Independence Day

A quick look at the day that was for Kolkata

My Kolkata Web Desk Kolkata Published 15.08.23, 05:20 PM
A parade was held on Red Road on Tuesday morning where officials of the state government bodies, police personnel, students and others participated. Tableaus were rolled out highlighting the rich folk culture and traditions of Bengal on the occasion of the Independence Day
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A parade was held on Red Road on Tuesday morning where officials of the state government bodies, police personnel, students and others participated. Tableaus were rolled out highlighting the rich folk culture and traditions of Bengal on the occasion of the Independence Day

Amit Datta
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Chief minister Mamata Banerjee was present at the Independence Day parade. She hoisted the National Flag
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Chief minister Mamata Banerjee was present at the Independence Day parade. She hoisted the National Flag

Amit Datta
Various school students participated in a march on Red Road on Tuesday
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Various school students participated in a march on Red Road on Tuesday

Amit Datta
Kolkata Police and security forces’ personnel showcased their stunts
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Kolkata Police and security forces’ personnel showcased their stunts

Amit Datta
In order to beat the morning showers, bauls wore raincoats as they participated in a march on Red Road
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In order to beat the morning showers, bauls wore raincoats as they participated in a march on Red Road

Amit Datta
Mayor Firhad Hakim hoisted the Tricolour on Tuesday morning on the occasion of the Independence Day at the Kolkata Municipal Corporation headquarters
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Mayor Firhad Hakim hoisted the Tricolour on Tuesday morning on the occasion of the Independence Day at the Kolkata Municipal Corporation headquarters

Suvendu Das
A rally was organised by the Lions Club, Deshapriya Park on Tuesday morning to celebrate Independence Day. Mayor in Council Debashis Kumar hoisted the National Flag
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A rally was organised by the Lions Club, Deshapriya Park on Tuesday morning to celebrate Independence Day. Mayor in Council Debashis Kumar hoisted the National Flag

Soumyajit Dey
A child was seen painted in tricolour to show his spirit of freedom
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A child was seen painted in tricolour to show his spirit of freedom

Ashim Paul
A car went around the city bearing the National Flag
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A car went around the city bearing the National Flag

Ashim Paul
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