Preparation for Independence Day 2025 celebrations in Bengaluru

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A man holds a cut-out of India at the Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru on August 13, 2025.

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Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground turned into a muddly puddle following continuous rain in Bengaluru on August 13, 2025.

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Youngsters enjoy in the rain during the full dress rehearsal at Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground for the independence Day celebrations in Bengaluru on August 13, 2025.

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Police personnel arrive for the full dress rehearsal for the independence Day celebrations at Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru on August 13, 2025.

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Students step out for practice during a break in rainfall at the Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru on August 13, 2025.

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School students practice for the Independence Day celebrations at the Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru on August 13, 2025.

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Students carry the tricolour during the rehearsal for Independence Day celebrations, at Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru on August 13, 2025.

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CCTV cameras have been installed for the Independence Day celebrations at the Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru on August 13, 2025.

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A dog-catching team was deployed at Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground during preparations for the Independence Day celebrations, in Bengaluru on August 13, 2025.

Photo: MURALI KUMAR KBBMP Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao M., flanked by with Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh and Bengaluru Urban district Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesha G., addressing mediapersons at Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru on August 13, 2025.

BBMP Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao M., flanked by Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh and Bengaluru Urban district Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesha G., addressing mediapersons at Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru on August 13, 2025.