WASHINGTON, D.C -India’s 70th Republic Day was celebrated at the Embassy of India here with an enthusiastic and unprecedented participation of about 800 prominent members of the Indian-American community. Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla paid floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi...
at the public park in front of the Embassy, after which he unfurled the National Flag followed by singing of the National Anthem. The Ambassador addressed the out the Address of the President of India Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of the Republic Day. The President's speech highlighted three important milestones, commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi; the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India; and elections for the 17th Lok Sabha.
In his remarks,the Ambassador lauded the pivotal role played by the Indian diaspora in the US in contributing to strengthening the bonds of friendship between the two countries. He thanked the guests for turning out in such large numbers as a reflection of their affection for India and as a source of strength and inspiration for the Embassy as it seeks to further strengthen and deepen the bonds of friendship between India and US. The program concluded with the singing of patriotic songs by young students from the Gandharva School of Music, from Virginia.
In his remarks,the Ambassador lauded the pivotal role played by the Indian diaspora in the US in contributing to strengthening the bonds of friendship between the two countries. He thanked the guests for turning out in such large numbers as a reflection of their affection for India and as a source of strength and inspiration for the Embassy as it seeks to further strengthen and deepen the bonds of friendship between India and US. The program concluded with the singing of patriotic songs by young students from the Gandharva School of Music, from Virginia.
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