NEW YORK CITY (TIP): 75th Republic Day of India was celebrated at the Indian Consulate here on Friday January 26th, which was attended by a large number of Indian Americans.

Consul General of India Binaya S Pradhan unfurled the national flag of India. The unfurling was accompanied by the singing en mass of the Indian National Anthem. Ambassador Pradhan then addressed the gathering. He congratulated the gathered Indian American community on the 75th Republic Day of India and thanked them for the great contribution that they were making to India’s growth story and to the strengthening of relationship between India and the US. He then read out the President’s Address to the Nation.

Governor of New York State Kathy Hochul, via video, congratulated the Indian American community on the Republic Day of India and spoke appreciatively of the contribution of the Indian American community.

Also present on the occasion was Senator Raj Chatterjee from New Jersey State who addressed the gathering.

A couple of patriotic songs were sung by three ladies from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.

Dr. Varun Jeph, the deputy consul general thanked the gathering .

Consul HOC & CPIO Vishal Jayeshbhai Harsh was the master of ceremonies .

The celebrations ended with a sumptuous refreshment graciously hosted by the Consulate General of India.