Security personnel with a sniffer dog carried out a thorough security sweep at Manekshaw Parade Grounds in Bengaluru on 13 August 2026, two days before the 80th Independence Day celebrations. (NationPress)
Ahead of the 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026, security teams with trained sniffer dogs combed Manekshaw Parade Grounds in Bengaluru to ensure the venue is cleared of any threat. (NationPress)
Rows of chairs were arranged and kept ready at Manekshaw Parade Grounds, Bengaluru, on 13 August 2026, as the venue takes shape for the state-level 80th Independence Day parade on 15 August 2026. (NationPress)
Workers were seen carrying out last-mile preparations at Manekshaw Parade Grounds in Bengaluru on 13 August 2026, setting up infrastructure for the 80th Independence Day celebrations two days ahead of the event. (NationPress)
Ground staff worked through 13 August 2026 to complete preparations at Manekshaw Parade Grounds, Bengaluru, ahead of Karnataka's main 80th Independence Day event, scheduled for 15 August 2026. (NationPress)
Manekshaw Parade Grounds in Bengaluru was a hive of activity on 13 August 2026 as workers put the finishing touches on the venue that will host Karnataka's flagship 80th Independence Day celebrations. (NationPress)
Extensive preparations were underway at Manekshaw Parade Grounds, Bengaluru, on 13 August 2026, with the iconic venue set to host the city's main 80th Independence Day parade on 15 August 2026. (NationPress)