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The Indian Eye
NORTH AMERICAN Newsline 26
JULY 10, 2026

Indian Overseas Congress USA Vice-Chair

George Abraham Congratulates the United

States on Its 250th Anniversary

Calls America “A Beacon of Liberty” and Urges Continued Commitment

to Freedom and Human Dignity Worldwide”

OUR BUREAU
NEW YORK
eorge Abraham, Vice-Chair
of the Indian Overseas Con-
Ggress (IOC), USA, today ex-
tended his warmest congratulations
to the people of the United States as
the nation celebrates the 250th anni-
versary of its independence, describ-
ing America as “the most innovative,
dynamic, and enduring free society
ever created by humankind.”
“Individual liberty has always
been the very essence of the Ameri-
can experiment,” Abraham said. “For
two and a half centuries, the United
States has stood as a shining city
upon a hill, inspiring millions around
the world who have sought refuge
from oppression, poverty, and per-
secution. America remains a beacon
of hope for all who cherish liberty,
equality, justice, and human dignity.”
Abraham observed that the United States not as political refu- pursuit of happiness have enabled often silenced.”
strength of the United States lies not gees but in search of opportunity, millions to flourish regardless of Concluding his message, Abra-
in the absence of imperfections but freedom, and the chance to realize their background. As beneficiaries of ham called on Americans to celebrate
in its extraordinary ability to reform their full potential. these freedoms, we also have a moral not only the nation’s achievements
and renew itself. “For generations, Indian Amer- obligation to defend these universal but also the enduring ideals that
“Like every great nation, Amer- icans have embraced the values of values—not only within our adopted have inspired generations around
ica has experienced periods of injus- hard work, education, entrepre- homeland but wherever democracy, the world.
tice, division, and hardship,” he said. neurship, and public service,” Abra- human rights, religious liberty, and “On this historic milestone, let us
“Yet one of the defining character- ham said. “Drawn by a society that the dignity of every individual are salute the United States not merely
istics of the American experiment rewards merit and innovation, they under threat.” for its economic strength, technolog-
has been its remarkable capacity for have made significant contributions Looking beyond America’s bor- ical innovation, or global leadership,
self-correction. Through visionary to America’s leadership in science, ders, Abraham urged members of but for its enduring promise that
leaders such as Abraham Lincoln, technology, medicine, education, the Indian diaspora to remain mind- liberty, equality, opportunity, and
courageous social movements, con- business, public service, and the ful of the challenges faced by vulner- justice belong to every person. That
stitutional safeguards, and legislative arts. At the same time, they have able communities around the world. promise has inspired millions across
reforms, the nation has repeated- remained deeply grateful for the op- “As we celebrate America’s the globe for 250 years. May it con-
ly confronted its shortcomings and portunities and freedoms that this 250th anniversary, let us also remem- tinue to illuminate the path toward a
moved closer to the ideals expressed nation has provided.” ber those in India and elsewhere who freer, more peaceful, and more com-
in the Declaration of Independence Abraham emphasized that the continue to face hatred, discrimina- passionate world.”
and the Constitution. Although that liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Con- tion, intimidation, or persecution Founded in 1998, the Indian
journey remains unfinished, Ameri- stitution carry with them an enduring because of their faith, ethnicity, or Overseas Congress (IOC), USA, is
ca’s willingness to learn from its past responsibility. deeply held beliefs,” he said. “May an organization of Indian Americans
and strive toward a more just and “We are blessed to enjoy polit- we have the courage to stand for committed to promoting democrat-
inclusive society remains one of its ical, economic, and religious free- justice, pluralism, the rule of law, ic values, secularism, social justice,
greatest strengths.” doms that remain unparalleled in and the equal rights of every human and stronger ties between the United
Reflecting on the Indian-Ameri- much of the world,” he said. “The being. The freedoms we enjoy carry States and India while encouraging
can experience, Abraham noted that constitutional protections of life, with them the responsibility to speak constructive engagement with public
most Indian immigrants came to the liberty, equal opportunity, and the on behalf of those whose voices are affairs affecting the Indian diaspora.

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