India celebrated its 73rd Independence Day on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about various issues ranging from the removal of Article 370, triple talaq , simultaneous elections to India becoming an open defecation free country in his speech that was presented at the Red Fort. Kolkata also witnessed a variety of events as part of its celebrations. Take a look at the slide show.
Photos: Debasish Bhaduri, Kamal Narang