Washington: As India celebrated its 74th Republic Day on Thursday, a flag-hoisting ceremony was also held at the Indian Embassy in Washington on the occasion.
India’s Republic Day commemorates the day its Constitution came into effect in 1950. In his remarks, the Ambassador called the Constitution an “inspired document of India’s collective vision” and the bedrock of the diversity and vibrancy of India’s democracy.
Highlighting India’s Presidency of G20 and other vital initiatives at multilateral fora like the Voice of the Global South Summit held earlier this month, Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu emphasised that India is seen not only as a strong pillar for the global economy but also as a country that can be counted upon for bringing stability and security on multiple counts during these uncertain and complex times.
Taking to Twitter, Sandhu wrote, “On #74thRepublicDay of #India, unfurled the tricolour at India House in #WashingtonDC.”
The ceremony at India House in Washington was attended by friends of India from diverse fields, including the US Congress, Businesses, Students and members of the Indian diaspora.
Congressman Ro Khanna as well as Shri Thanedar were also present during the celebration alongside Sandhu.
“Delighted to celebrate #RepublicDay in India House along with Congressmen @RoKhanna @RepShriThanedar, members of Indian Diaspora and Friends of India,” Sandhu tweeted.
In his address at the occasion of India’s 74th Republic Day, he also noted that India and the US, are benefiting from mutual exchanges, across domains including healthcare, clean energy, security, education, and technology, translating the vision of PM Modi and President Biden into action.
“He noted that Mr. Srinivas Varadan, an Indian American Mathematician and a distinguished diaspora member, has been conferred the Padma Vibhushan, one of the highest civilian awards by the Government of India,” according to an official statement.
At the event, Congressman Ro Khanna, Chair of the House Caucus on India and Indian Americans, also addressed and recalled the sacrifices of his own family members during India’s freedom struggle and pointed out that countries across the globe drew inspiration from India’s freedom struggle.
He also expressed happiness in seeing both India and Indian Americans thriving in the world, the official release added.
In another statement, Congressman Shri Thanedar emphasised that being the fifth representative of Indian descent in the United States was a turning point for Indian Americans and that he and his congressional colleagues will fight to improve relations between India and the United States.
During the ceremony, Gandharva School of Music, Richmond students performed patriotic songs in tune as part of a cultural performance.
India celebrated its 74th Republic Day with great fervour. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was the Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade in the national capital.