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A video messages conveying con-
gratulations on the 75th Republic
Day were played from notable fig-
ures, including New York State Gov-
ernor Ms. Kathy Hochul, Congress-
man Brian Fitzpatrick, etc.

In Edison, NJ, HindiUSA also
celebrated India’s 75th Repub-
lic Day on January 26, 2024. It
was celebrated across 26 Hindi

schools it operates nationwide
with more than 4,000 students
and 500 volunteers participat-
ing in the celebrations to spread

the spirit of unity and national
pride. The celebrations empha-
sized the significance of the Re-
public Day of India.

Edison Hindi School, the larg-
est in the system, saw a turnout of
over 500 participants to celebrate
the occasion. Schools in other re-
gions including, Cherry Hill-NJ,
Northborough-MA, St Louise-MO,
Wilton, and Stanford schools in CT
joined the celebrations with patri-
otic spirit.
With ‘Jana Gana Mana’ , the na-
tional anthem of India, the program
was initiated along with the US na-
tional anthem. Teachers then spoke
on the importance of Republic Day,
underlining its distinctive signifi-
cance for the people of India.
In Houston, TX, Indian Ameri-
cans celebrated India’s achievements
and aspirations at the 75th Republic
Day in Houston at various events,
showcasing cultural diversity and
pride, dressed in their best vibrant
ethnic outfits. Consul General of
India, D C Manjunath, unfurled the
national flag and addressed the com-
munity to convey the speech of Indi-
an President Droupadi Murmu.
In the evening, the Consul Gen-
eral organized a reception to com-
memorate the Republic Day, which
saw the attendance of various dig-
nitaries from Texas and adjoining
states, including elected officials,
business leaders and professionals as the core value, both India and the ing as a bridge to facilitate the flow present at the event were Fort Bend
from a range of areas, and members US are natural partners. There is of resources, technology, and best County Judge K P George, Harris
of the Indian expatriate community. immense potential for the strategic practices.” County Commissioner Precinct 2,
Attended by over 300 guests, partnership to further surge ahead Highlighting growing relations Adrian Garcia, Fort Bend County
the consul general spoke highly of for mutual benefit and the benefit between India and Texas, he said, “As Commissioner Andy Meyers, Mayor
India and its strategic alliance with of humanity. Texas has the second per the latest CII report, Texas is the of Sugarland, Joe R. Zimmerman,
the USA, especially Houston and its largest growing and vibrant Indian US state with the largest investments Missouri City Mayor Robin J. Elack-
model Indian American community. American diaspora, our strong pillar by Indian companies close to USD att, Stafford Mayor Ken Mathews,
Manjunath said, “With democracy in strengthening India-US ties by act- 9.5 billion.” The elected officials Continued on next page... >>

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