WASHINGTON, D.C. — Indian diplomatic missions and consulates across the United States marked India’s 77th Republic Day with flag-hoisting ceremonies, community participation, and readings of the President of India’s address, drawing strong engagement from the Indian diaspora.
At the Embassy of India in Washington, Ambassador Vinay Kwatra unfurled the tricolour at India House as part of the official celebrations. The President’s address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day was read during the event. The embassy also presented awards to winners of a competition held to mark Vishwa Hindi Diwas and noted the active participation of members of the Indian American community.
In Seattle, Republic Day celebrations were held at the Federal Reserve Building, where the Indian national flag was unfurled. The Consulate of India thanked Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson for attending the ceremony and reaffirming the friendship between India and the city of Seattle. The consulate also inaugurated a new office of the India Consular Application Center, co-located with the consulate, and said more than 300 members of the Indian American community joined the celebrations.
The Consulate General of India in New York marked the occasion with a flag-hoisting ceremony led by Consul General Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, who read the President of India’s address to the nation. The address emphasized the values of the Constitution and the role of citizens in India and the diaspora abroad in building a Developed India@2047. The consulate thanked community members for attending despite extreme weather conditions.
In Houston, Consul General D.C. Manjunath unfurled the national flag at celebrations held by the Consulate General of India. The President’s address to the nation was read, and the event included a special “Vande Mataram” exhibition marking 150 years of the national song and highlighting its role in India’s freedom movement.
The Consulate General of India in Chicago also observed Republic Day with the unfurling of the tricolour and a reading of the President’s address, which reaffirmed constitutional values of democracy, unity, and national pride. The ceremony was followed by a brief cultural program commemorating the 150th year of “Vande Mataram.”
In Boston, Deputy Consul General Shruthi Purushotam joined members of the Indian Association of Greater Boston and the wider community for Republic Day celebrations. The consulate said the event reflected the spirit of the Indian diaspora and highlighted India’s constitutional values, unity, and rich cultural heritage. (Source: IANS)
