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             14                                                                                                               AUGUST 21, 2026

                 New York and New Jersey proclaim

            August 15 as India Independence Day

            OUR BUREAU                                                                                 generations.
                                                                                                          The celebrations in the New York metropol-
            New York, NY
                                                                                                       itan area will begin with a high-profile display of
                  s India prepared to celebrate its 80th In-                                           India’s national colours at the Empire State Build-
                  dependence Day on August 15, the states                                              ing on August 14.
            Aof New York and New Jersey proclaimed                                                        Mayor Sam Joshi has been invited to partic-
            the day as India Independence Day, highlighting                                            ipate in the ceremonial lighting of the landmark
            the deepening ties between India and the United                                            building in the colours of the Indian tricolour as
            States and the significant contributions of the Indi-                                      part of the 44th Annual India Day celebrations.
            an-American community.                                                                     Organised by the Federation of Indian Associ-
                The Consulate General of India in New York                                             ations (FIA), this year’s India Day carries the
            shared the proclamations in a series of posts on X                                         theme “Harmony in Heritage”, celebrating the
            and expressed gratitude to New Jersey Governor                                             shared traditions, values and contributions of the
            Mikie Sherrill and New York Governor Kathy Ho-                                             Indian-American community.
            chul for the special recognition.                                                             “Tonight, the Empire State Building represents
                                                                                                       the contributions of the Indian-American commu-
            The New Jersey proclamation recognised                                                     nity to the tri-state area,” Joshi said, pointing to
                                                                                                       the community’s role in healthcare, local business-
            the contributions of the state’s vibrant                                                   es, technology and other sectors.
                                                                                                          Joshi has emerged as a prominent figure in In-
            Indian-American community across edu-                                                      dia-US community and diplomatic engagements.
            cation, healthcare, research, technology,                                                  He previously served on the welcome delegation for

            business, public service and community        that will also commemorate 150 years of Vande   the Prime Minister of India and participated along-
                                                                                                       side former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy in
            leadership. It also highlighted the growing   Mataram. This year’s national celebrations are ex-  the Choose New Jersey India Economic Mission.
                                                                                                          FIA Chairman Ankur Vaidya described the
            India-US partnership in areas including       pected to place particular emphasis on Yuva Shak-  Empire State Building lighting as a particularly
                                                          ti, or youth power, recognising the achievements
            education, commerce, technology, health-      and contributions of India’s students and younger   significant moment in a year when both countries
            care and cultural exchange.                                                                are marking major milestones.
                                                                 DELA  W ARE PROCLAIMS                    “It bears double the joy to celebrate 250 years
                                                                 DELAWARE PROCLAIMS
                The proclamation noted that India’s Inde-     AUGUST 15 AS “INDIA DAY”                 of America along with 80 years of India,” Vaidya
                                                              AUGUST 15 AS “INDIA DA
                                                                                            Y”
                                                                                                       said, describing the lighting as an iconic beginning
            pendence  Day  honours  the  courage,  vision  and                                         to the festivities and highlighting Joshi’s role in the
            sacrifice  of  countless  individuals  whose  peaceful   head of India’s Independence Day cel-  ceremony.
            struggle for freedom inspired generations around     ebrations, Delaware has proclaimed
                                                                                                          The August 14 ceremony will also feature
            the world, while affirming universal principles of  AAugust 15, 2026, as ‘India Day’, honour-  Indian  entertainment  and  community  figures,  in-
            justice, equality and human dignity.           ing India’s rich legacy and the role of the Indi-  cluding television producer and director Asit Ku-
                In New York, the proclamation similarly rec-  an-American community.
            ognised India’s journey to independence and the    The details were shared by the Consulate   marr Modi, known for the long-running show Ta-
                                                                                                       arak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, FIA Chairman
            democratic values shared by the two countries. The   General of India in New York in a post on X.  Ankur Vaidya, and actor, director and screenwriter
            Consulate said the declaration also acknowledged   Thanking Governor Matthew Meyer for     Adivi Sesh.
            the significant contributions of Indian-Americans   proclaiming August 15, 2026, as “India Day” in   The proclamations by New York and New Jer-
            to the cultural, economic and civic life of New   Delaware, the post underlined how on India’s
                                                                                                       sey, together with the Empire State Building cel-
            York State.                                    Independence Day, the proclamation recog-   ebration, underscore the increasingly prominent
                It highlighted India’s freedom movement    nises the contributions of Delawareans of In-
            and its emphasis on nonviolent resistance, truth,   dian heritage in work, leadership, and service,   role of the Indian-American community in the
                                                                                                       social, economic and civic life of the United States.
            self-discipline and moral courage. It also noted   strengthening shared prosperity.
                                                                                                          For a community that has become an import-
            how India’s Independence Day celebrations in the   It celebrates India’s rich diversity of lan-  ant bridge between the two countries, the 80th
            United States have evolved into major community   guages, traditions, faiths, and customs, and the   anniversary of India’s independence offers an
            occasions, bringing together multiple generations   Indian American community’s role in carrying   opportunity not only to celebrate India’s histo-
            to  celebrate  Indian  heritage  while  reflecting  the   them forward in the US and also honours Dela-  ry and heritage but also to highlight the growing
            bonds between the two countries.               ware’s Indian-American community and the en-  people-to-people relationship at the heart of the
                The proclamations come as India prepares to   during ties between India and the United States.
            mark 80 years of independence with celebrations                                            India-US partnership.

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