New York and New Jersey have proclaimed August 15, 2026, as “India Independence Day” ahead of India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations. The declarations recognise India’s freedom journey, democratic values shared by India and the US, and the contributions of Indian Americans in areas including business, healthcare, technology, education and public service.
Two US states, New York and New Jersey, have proclaimed Aug 15 as "India Independence Day", recognising India's journey as an independent nation and the contributions of the Indian-American community.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation declaring Aug 15, 2026, as "India Independence Day" across the state, while New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill made a similar declaration, the Indian Consulate in New York said in a post on X on Tuesday.
The proclamations come ahead of India's 80th Independence Day celebrations and highlight “India’s journey of independence and the democratic values shared by India and the United States,” the consulate said.
Proclamations Recognise Indian-American Contributions
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