- Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese sent his best wishes to communities across Australia that are celebrating India’s 77th Independence Day.
By: Shubham Ghosh
INDIANS across the world on Tuesday (15) enthusiastically celebrated the country’s 77th Independence Day by gathering at the diplomatic missions where they exchanged greetings and sang the National Anthem and patriotic songs.
In Washington, as the Biden administration joined Indian Americans in celebrating India’s 77th Independence Day, US secretary of state Antony Blinken said the bilateral relationship between the US and India is deeper and more expansive than ever.
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Indian flag at the #BurjKhalifa with the national anthem ???Bharat Mata Ki Jai ????
Jai Hind Jai Bharat, Vandemataram ??#IndianFlag #IndependenceDay2023 #IndependenceDayIndia #15August pic.twitter.com/GhitMNSUE1— Ashutosh Srivastava ?? (@sri_ashutosh08) August 15, 2023
In Beijing, the Indian diaspora and officials of the Indian embassy jointly celebrated Independence Day.
VIDEO | National flag was hoisted on the Indian Naval Warships, INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata in Sydney, Australia to commemorate the 77th Independence Day, earlier today.
(Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/sPhGZ3mbR1
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 15, 2023
A short play titled Unsung was performed by an all-children cast to explore the valour and righteousness inherent in the sacrifices of four of India’s women unsung heroes.
Happy Indian Independence Day! ???
Australia and India have strong ties in space, and we look forward to continuing to work together to grow the respective sectors of our countries.
We wish India well in your celebrations today. pic.twitter.com/dcHwGUzXw3
— Australian Space Agency (@AusSpaceAgency) August 15, 2023
The play used many different elements of theatre to convey the extraordinary acts of ordinary Indians, the mission tweeted.
.@IFFMelb – Australia's biggest annual celebration of ?? cinema – marks the celebration of ??'s 77th Independence Day as actor @AzmiShabana joins the #diaspora community to hoist the Indian national flag ?? at Alexandra Gardens. #IndependenceDay #HarGharTiranga #स्वतंत्रतादिवस pic.twitter.com/Y0nTAvVtlj
— Australian Deputy High Commissioner to India (@AusDHCIndia) August 15, 2023
A video on India’s presidency of the G20 was played to mark the upcoming summit in September. It talked about the diversity of themes and initiatives and the inclusive, decisive, ambitious and action-oriented presidency of India.
Thank you Hon. PM @AlboMP for your best wishes on India's Independence Day?@PMOIndia @MEAIndia pic.twitter.com/WF6wtatYUw
— India in Australia (@HCICanberra) August 15, 2023
Indian consul general in Shanghai, N Nandakumar hoisted the Tricolour at the consulate general of India in the eastern Chinese metropolis and read out Indian president Droupadi Murmu’s address to the nation.
Celebrating India's Independence Day with a 'A letter to India' by kids from the Embassy community! Truly heartwarming to read what the next generation's favorite things in India are! #HappyIndependenceDay ?? pic.twitter.com/Vs8u6SYJdP
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) August 15, 2023
“77th #IndependenceDay of India celebrated in Shanghai with patriotic fervour & colourful cultural performances. On the occasion, CG Dr N. Nandakumar unfurled the flag & read out Hon’ble President’s address to the nation,” India in Shanghai posted on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
77th #IndependenceDay of ?? celebrated in Shanghai with patriotic fervour& colourful cultural performances. On the occasion, CG Dr. N. Nandakumar unfurled the ??& readout Hon’ble President’s address to the nation.@EoIBeijing @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @PBSC_Beijing #AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/knzO3Hg3PT
— India In Shanghai (@IndiaInShanghai) August 15, 2023
In Australia, Indian high commissioner Manpreet Vohra hoisted the tricolour flag followed by reading President Murmu’s address.
“On the occasion, Indian diaspora members from different corners of India shared stories of growing up years in India and presented beautiful performances in Indian regional languages. HC also administered #PanchPranPledge holding maati/diya in hand,” the Indian mission in Canberra posted on X.
Also, Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese sent his best wishes to communities across Australia that are celebrating India’s 77th Independence Day.
“In 2023, India can reflect on the pride of its success in pursuit of Nehru’s dream. Whether as students, entrepreneurs, professionals, or building families and communities, Australia is grateful for all the experiences and ideas you have shared. We are a richer country because you have made Australia your home,” the message read.
“The warm friendship between Australia and India reflects the deep bonds between our people. My aim is to bring our two nations even close together in the future. We will do that through the strength of Australia-Indian communities,” it said.
Albanese also said,” On the 76th anniversary of India’s Independence, let us celebrate our shared democratic heritage.”
Also, French president Emmanuel took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express France’s solidarity with New Delhi.
“Congratulations to the Indian people on your Independence Day! A month ago in Paris, my friend @narendramodi and I set new Indo-French ambitions all the way to 2047, the centenary year of India’s Independence. India can count on France as a trusted friend and partner, always,” Macron posted on X and also shared some glimpses of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France last month, where he took part in the Bastille Day Parade.
In Singapore, acting Indian high commissioner Pooja M Tillu led more than 1,000 Indian diasporas and community along with crew members visiting INS Kulish corvette in celebrating the Independence Day at the chancery.
The INS Kulish band played musicals and band members sang patriotic songs with students from local Indian schools. INS Kulish arrived here on Monday for exercise with Singapore counterparts and the independence day celebrations. Foreign Minister of Nepal NP Saud on X conveyed greetings on India’s 77th Independence Day.
“As India celebrates its 77th Independence Day, I would like to convey warm greetings and felicitations to H.E. @DrSJaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India. Wish Happy Independence Day to the people and Government of India!” Saud said.
In Sri Lanka, Indian high commissioner Gopal Baglay and officers of the Indian mission paid homage to the Indian Peace Keeping Force Memorial.
Fervour of freedom and spirit of patriotism filled the air as the #Tiranga ?? was hoisted!
Hundreds of Indians joined the High Commission of India in celebrating the 77th #IndependenceDay at India House this morning. pic.twitter.com/Ntl2BGBBYi
— India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) August 15, 2023
“High Commissioner and officers of High Commission of India pay homage at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial. The memorial is a #Shilaphalakm for the Veers of Indian soldiers of IPKF who made the supreme sacrifice defending peace & unity of Sri Lanka,” the high commission of India in Colombo posted on X.
(With PTI inputs)
