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Press Release- 67th Republic Day of India

Celebrates 67th Republic Day of India


The Consul General of India in New York, Ambassador Dnyaneshwar M. Mulay, hosted a reception to celebrate the 67th Republic Day of India on January 26, 2016. A large number of guests consisting of prominent dignitaries like Consul General of Bangladesh, Commissioner Upendra Chivikula, Amb. Syed Akbaruddin, TV Asia CEO Mr. H. R. Shah besides a large number of community leaders and representatives both from local and Indian community were present.

  


The evening began with singing of the national anthems of the two countries, and reading out excerpts of the President's message on the eve of the 67th Republic Day of India, by Deputy Consul General Dr. Manoj Mohapatra.

  

Following this, Consul General Mulay welcomed the guests to the Republic Day celebrations and highlighted the notable achievements India has made in the past year. Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Mulay said that the true beauty of India lies in its diversity. India is a country with collection of different views, cultures, sub-cultures people, and when we celebrate Republic Day we are actually celebrating this unity in diversity. On this occasion Amb. Syed Akbaruddin also spoke about the non-resident Indians who are the real Ambassadors of India and they should also support the efforts in making India a global leader and he is ready to take up their matters in the United Nations.

The event concluded with cake cutting ceremony followed by classical dance performance by Arya Dance Academy of New York. Guest were then invited for an authentic Indian dinner and the opportunity to interact with all Consulate officials.