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16 AUGUST 30, 2024

Indian tricolor is hoisted at

Wall Street as 78th Independence

Day is celebrated

Consul General Pradhan underlined the rise of the Indian-American partnership; New York City

Mayor Eric Adams described New York City as the “New Delhi of America”

OUR BUREAU
New York, NY
he hues of the Indian tricolor,
India’s rich cultural heritage,
Tand strong bilateral relations
with the US resonated across the city
as the country’s 78th Independence
Day was celebrated here with a patri-
otic celebration. At a flag-raising cer-
emony held in Wall Street, New York
City Mayor Eric Adams described
New York City as the “New Delhi
of America.” He recalled his trip to
India when he had paid homage to
Mahatma Gandhi, saying that “we
have a responsibility and obligation
to continue those footsteps. We have
to fulfill what he thought we should
do as we lift up humanity. And it’s so
important, but also diversity.”
Adams said the number of In-
dian and Indian-origin professional
business owners, health profession-
als in the medical field, educators,
and teachers in the city shows “the
clear presence of the Indian commu-
nity. You do us proud here in this city
and in our entire country.”
On the occasion, Consul Gen-
eral Pradhan underlined the rise of
the Indian-American partnership.
“If President Biden says that this NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Indian Consul General of New York Binayak Pradhan, Deputy Commissioner of NYC Mayor’s Office for International
is the most consequential partner- Affairs Dilip Chauhan during India Flag Raising Ceremony. Photo: Caroline Rubinstein-Willis- NYC Mayor Office
ship of the 21st century, we in India
echo that. We strongly endorse that growth story of the last 78 years. “It’s International Affairs Dilip Chauhan dents, who will be the future leaders,”
and we strongly believe in that. We also a story of Indian people coming told members of the diaspora at the Chauhan said. He added that the
believe that it has reached a point here, working hard, contributing to event that for the first time in New decision to close schools on Novem-
of inflection where now the Indians the nation-building of the United York City’s history, schools will be ber 1st, Friday for Diwali this year
and the United States are working States in a tremendous way, and this closed on Diwali, a historic decision “reflects a deep respect for the rich
on all sectors of human endeavor,” is something we remember in India, made possible after years of efforts culture that makes our community
he said. Pradhan said that the Inde- we celebrate in India,” Pradhan said. and advocacy from the communi- strong. Our diversity with language,
pendence Day commemoration also Deputy Commissioner for the ty. “Diwali is going to teach love, religion, and traditions stands as a
celebrates the rise of India and the New York City Mayor’s Office for unity and harmony among the stu- Continued on next page... >>

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