Embassy of India
Washington DC

Celebration of India's  69th Independence Day at the Embassy Residence 

Washington, DC
August 15, 2015
 
 India's 69th Independence Day was celebrated in Washington DC today on August 15, 2015 at Embassy Residence. Ambassador Arun K. Singh unfurled the National Flag. National Anthem was sung by all. Thereafter, Ambassador addressed the guests and read out President's Independence Day Address to the Nation. Over 350 community members attended the Independence Day celebrations. The celebrations were concluded with a brief cultural programme of patriotic songs in different Indian languages.

Message of Ambassador Arun K. Singh for India's 69th Independence Day is given below.
 
*****
 August, 2015
MESSAGE
 
          On the occasion of the 69th Independence Day of the Republic of India, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to Indian nationals, members of the Indian community and well-wishers of India.
 
          On this historic day, we recall with reverence and respect the courage and sacrifices of our freedom fighters who paved the way for realization of a great nation which we all cherish today. India occupies a distinct place in the comity of nations by being the largest democracy that exemplifies unity in diversity and peaceful co-existence with a flourishing multi-cultural society.  India is making great strides in various fields including economy, science & technology, education and in empowerment of its people.
 
          Hailed as the defining partnership of the 21st century in the world, India and the US are enhancing their relationship not only at the bilateral level, but also at the regional and global levels. With the historic visits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2014 and President Barack Obama in January 2015, the leaders of both countries have given a great impetus to the momentum of this relationship. Our bilateral trade and investment, which are reaching new heights, are encouraging us to aspire for higher goals. Our cooperation has deepened in the established sectors while new fields are continuously added to widen our relationship. People-to-people contact is one of the strongest pillars of this growing relationship.
 
          I take this opportunity to thank Indian nationals and Indian American community for their dynamic, substantial and continuous contribution to strengthening the relationship between the largest democracy and the oldest democracy.
 
          Jai Hind.
(Arun K. Singh)
Ambassador of India to the US


Ambassador   Arun K. Singh  unfurling the National Flag on the occasion of celebration of India's 69th Independence Day at Embassy Residence on August 15, 2015.  Unfurling of the National Flag by the Ambassador was followed by singing of the National Anthem by 350 community members attending the Celebration.



Minister N.K. Mishra welcoming the guests on the occasion of celebration of India's 69th Independence Day at Embassy Residence on August 15, 2015.


Ambassador   Arun K. Singh  reading out President's Independence Day Address to the Nation at  celebration of India's 69th Independence Day at Embassy Residence on August 15, 2015


Guests in attendance on the occasion of celebration of India's 69th Independence Day at Embassy Residence on August 15, 2015.


Ambassador   Arun K. Singh  reading out President's Independence Day Address to the Nation at  celebration of India's 69th Independence Day at Embassy Residence on August 15, 2015


Singers of 'Nadakokila' Choral Group singing patriotic songs on the occasion of celebration of India's 69th Independence Day at Embassy Residence on August 15, 2015.

Guests in attendance on the occasion of celebration of India's 69th Independence Day at Embassy Residence on August 15, 2015.

Sridharan Madhusudhanan

Minister (Press, Information & Culture)
Embassy of India
2107 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20008
Tel: +1 202 939 7041 | Fax: +1 202 462 7276
[email protected] | http://www.indianembassy.org
 

Website:    https://www.indianembassy.org/

facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/IndiaInUSA

twitter     :   https://twitter.com/indianembassyus