7 Unique Independence Day Fancy Dress Ideas for Kids

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Introduction

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The Constitution

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Ashoka Chakra

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Post-Independence Leader (like Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam)

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Indian Postman During Independence Era

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Village Farmer

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Female Freedom Fighter (like Captain Lakshmi Sehgal)

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Clean India Mascot (Swachh Bharat)

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