NEW YORK (TIP): The Indian Diaspora Council International (IDC) congratulates the people of France on the 229th anniversary of Bastille Day, the La Fête Nationale, commemorating the day in 1789 when crowds stormed the Bastille, a fortress used as a prison in Paris. The event marks the beginning of the French Revolution and honors democracy and equality in France.

The storming of Bastille on 14th July 1978 sent a signal to the French monarchy that the French people were embracing the revolution’s motto, liberté, égalité, fraternité, or liberty, equality and brotherhood. The riot was a call for the establishment of a republic in France in the face of an oppressive regime and food shortages that spurred on the revolution.

“Justice and power must be brought together, so that whatever is just may be powerful, and whatever is powerful may be just.” ~ Blaise Pascal

Prejudices are what fools use for reason” – Voltaire

IDC also recognizes the sizeable population of persons of Indian origin (PIOs) and non-resident Indians (NRIs) in France, with roots in Mauritius, Reunion Island and territories of the French Caribbean as well as India. PIOs in France and Francophone Territories contribute significantly to France and Francophone Territories, achieving prominent positions in all segments of French society including businesses, academia, politics, media and sciences.

IDC conveys its best wishes to the people of France for continuing progress in championing the cause of freedom, justice, human rights and liberty throughout the world.

In addition, Congratulation, France! The day after Bastille Day 2018, France are World Cup 2018 champions and deservedly so after a breathless six-goal thriller against Croatia.

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