Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the media as he leaves after addressing the nation from the ramparts of the historical Red Fort to celebrate Independence Day in New Delhi, India, Friday, Aug. 15, 2014 (Photo: AP)
School children cheer as they pose for pictures after taking part in a cultural programme during India's Independence Day celebrations in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh August 15, 2014 (Photo: Reuters)
India's army wing of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) celebrate after winning the first runner-up trophy for marching in India's Independence Day celebrations in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh August 15, 2014 (Photo: Reuters)
An Indian army soldier performs a stunt on his motorcycle during India's Independence Day celebrations in the southern Indian city of Bangalore August 15, 2014 (Photo: Reuters)
A school student dressed as "Mother India" holds an Indian flag during Independence Day celebrations in Gauhati, India, Friday Aug. 15 2014 (Photo: AP)
A car (C) carrying Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (unseen) is surrounded by his bodyguards, after his address to the nation from the historic Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations in Delhi August 15, 2014 (Photo: Reuters)
An Indian artist dressed as Hindu monkey-God Hanuman waits to perform during independence Day celebrations at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, India, Friday, Aug.15, 2014 (Photo: AP)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, meets school children after addressing the nation on Independence Day in New Delhi, India, Friday, Aug. 15, 2014 (Photo: AP)