India turns 65

In the midst of rising cases of corruption, scams, slowing economic growth and terror, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed the nation on the country's 65th Independence Day.

As rain washed out the national capital, the Prime Minister unfurled the national flag.

Speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort, the PM told the nation that his government was intent on fighting corruption.

In the midst of rising cases of corruption, scams, slowing economic growth and terror, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed the nation on the country's 65th Independence Day.

As rain washed the national capital, the Prime Minister unfurled the national flag.

Speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort, the PM told the nation that his government was intent on fighting corruption.

The PM walks in a downpour of heavy rain as he inspects a guard of honour of Indian troops prior to delivering his speech. (AFP Photo)
An aerial view of Red Fort.
The national flag is seen flying high after it was unfurled by the PM. (AP Photo)

The PM addresses all gathered at the Red Fort from inside bulletproof housing. (AP Photo)
The PM gestures as he delivers a speech from behind bulletproof glass. "We are taking the strictest possible action in cases of corruption that have surfaced," Manmohan Singh said. (AFP Photo)
Schoolchildren in clothing of the the colors making up the the Indian flag are seated during celebrations at Red Fort. (AP Photo)

Schoolchildren brave heavy rain as they listen to the PM's speech. (AFP Photo)
Police march in front of the Red Fort. (AP Photo)
Rahul Gandhi salutes along with other Congress Party members. (AP Photo)

Rahul Gandhi gestures to Manmohan Singh, not seen. (AP Photo)
Security personnel march past The Red Fort. (AFP Photo)
The Prime Minister is followed by his wife Gursharan Kaur as he walks with officials after delivering his speech. The embattled prime minister said that his government was taking the "strictest possible action" to stamp out corruption after a string of recent scandals. (AFP Photo)
Schoolchildren celebrate after the PM's address. (AFP Photo)
The marching band.
Assamese girls perform Bihu, a traditional folk dance of Assam, during celebrations in Guwahati on Monday. (AP Photo)
A tribal Sonowal Kachari boy with make-up performs traditional Bohua dance during celebrations in Guwahati. (AP Photo)
A parade commander from the cadet corps shouts orders during celebrations in Guwahati. (AP Photo)
Security personnel march in Guwahati. (AP Photo)
Paramilitary forces march during celebrations in Bhubaneswar. (AP Photo)
Revellers wave the national flag during celebrations at the India-Pakistan border in Wagah. (AFP Photo)
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and civilians dance during celebrations at the India-Pakistan border in Wagah. (AFP Photo)
Decked in the colours of the flag, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi makes a speech in Ahmedabad on Independence Day.
BJP President Nitin Gadkari takes the mike at an Independence Day celebration.
Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan shakes hands with police officers in Mumbai, days after the police were caught shooting at farmers in the district of Maval.
Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan salutes officers.
Actor Irrfan Khan at an Independence Day event in Jaipur.
Irrfan Khan addresses those in attendance.