NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Consulate General of India, New York celebrated India’s 68th Republic day with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor, January 26. The celebrations began in the morning at the Consulate. Consul general of India in New York, Ambassador Riva Ganguly Das hoisted the Tri-color. After singing the national anthem, Consul General read out selected parts from President of India’s address to the Nation.
Speaking to The Indian Panorama, Ambassador Riva Ganguly Das said, “I would like to wish the Indian American community a very happy Republic day. This is our 68th Republic day. I just read out the President’s message addressed to both Indians in the country and Indians abroad. It’s a very inspirational message. While we have achieved much, still we have a lot to do. And we count on the support of Indian American community as we move forward for progress and prosperity of our wonderful democracy, our wonderful nation.”
In the afternoon, Ambassador rang the closing bell at New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). She was accompanied by Deputy Consul General Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra and other dignitaries. John Tuttle, Global Head of Listings at NYSE welcomed them.
In the evening, there was a huge gathering at the consulate where about 150 people were present from the tri-state area.
Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin, India’s permanent representative to the United Nations told The Indian Panorama, “The Republic day comes at the beginning of the year and at a time when there is change in the air at the United Nations. Now we have a new secretary general and a new president. So, we expect change in the UN as well as in US. In these changing circumstances our goal is to protect and promote India’s national interest. Therefore, we seek the support of Indian community because India’s interest is not only promoted by diplomats but promoted by everyone who is Indian. So, we seek the support of Indian community to protect and promote India’s interest.”
At the reception, the CG gave a welcome address and highlighted the significant achievements India has made in the last few decades.
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