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Consulate of India celebrates

74th Republic Day with the flavor of

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

OUR BUREAU
New York, NY
he 74th Republic Day of India
was celebrated in Consulate
TGeneral of India, New York
with a flag hoisting ceremony on
Thursday, January 26th 2023.
Consul General Randhir Jaiswal
unfurled the national flag after which
the national anthem was sung. Con-
sul General then read out the ad-
dress of the President of India. A
short cultural program of patriotic
songs was presented by Bharatiya
Vidya Bhavan, USA. A large number
of members of Indian diaspora and
friends of India participated in the
celebration. The event was webcast
live through the Consulate’s social
media platforms.
In the evening, Consul General
hosted a reception which was attend-
ed by prominent members of the di- Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, Peru, world and the key role of diaspora in ing performance of patriotic songs.
aspora, elected officials, members of Malaysia and Germany, besides dip- strengthening these ties. Guests were then invited for an In-
the diplomatic corps, friends from lomats from several other Consulates Congratulatory video messages dian dinner where they were treated
media and people from different participated in the reception. More from Congresswoman Susan Wild to a wide variety of regional cuisines.
walks of life. The leading lights of than 150 guests graced the occasion. and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick A special attraction on the menu was
Indian diaspora graced the occasion, The evening function began with was played, followed by reading out of cuisines of millets from different parts
including Prof. S. R. Srinivasa Varad- singing of Indian and US national a citation from Congressman Michael of India, in celebration of Internation-
han, the recipient of Padma Vibhu- anthem by Master Ishaan Tangirala, Lawler. State Senator Kevin Thomas al Year of Millets – 2023.
shan this year – the second highest a young talented singer of Indian or- and Assemblywoman Jenifer Raj- The event had a distinct flavor of
civilian award. State Senator Kevin igin from New Jersey. Consul Gener- kumar delivered remarks conveying Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav – the cele-
Thomas, Assemblywoman Jenifer al welcomed the guests and thanked their greetings on the 74th Republic bration of 75 years of India’s indepen-
Rajkumar, Deputy Permanent Rep- everyone for their participation. He Day of India. This was followed by dence. Enthusiastic participation from
resentative of India to the UN Am- underlined the growing partnership a video on the Consulate’s activities. the diaspora ensured Jan Bhagidari
bassador R. Ravindra, Consuls Gen- between India and the US, the old- Later, Grammy Award winning sing- – or people’s participation in the
eral of Japan, Bangladesh, Mexico, est and the largest democracies in the er Falguni Shah delivered an enthrall- celebration of 74th Republic Day.

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