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Puducherry's Independence Day celebration does not end on August 15
Puducherry was far from Independence even after India received it and remained a French colony. 15 years after India received its Independence, on August 16, 1962, this place was established as a union territory
The French Riviera of India, Puducherry, has always been unique in its own way. While the whole of India celebrates Independence Day on August 15, the celebrations go on until August 16 in Puducherry. Puzzled as to how and why this happens? Here's all you need to know.
