US: Delaware proclaims August 15 as "India Day"
New York, August 13
Ahead of India's Independence Day celebrations, Delaware has proclaimed August 15, 2026, as 'India Day', honouring India's rich legacy and the role of the Indian-American community.
The details were shared by the Consulate General of India in New York in a post on X.
Thanking Governor Matthew Meyer for proclaiming August 15, 2026, as "India Day" in Delaware, the post underlined how on India's Independence Day, the proclamation recognises the contributions of Delawareans of Indian heritage in work, leadership, and service, strengthening shared prosperity.
It celebrates India's rich diversity of languages, traditions, faiths, and customs, and the Indian American community's role in carrying them forward in the US and also honours Delaware's Indian-American community and the enduring ties between India and the United States.
Earlier, the American states of New York and New Jersey proclaimed August 15, 2026, as India Independence Day.
The Consulate General of India in New York shared the proclamations in a series of posts on X.
The Consulate expressed gratitude to Governor Mikie Sherrill for proclaiming August 15, 2026, as "Indian Independence Day" in New Jersey.
The Proclamation recognised the significant contributions of the vibrant Indian-American community to New Jersey across education, healthcare, research, technology, business, public service and community leadership.
It also celebrated the enduring India-US friendship and the growing partnership across education, commerce, technology, healthcare and cultural exchange, the post mentioned.
The proclamation highlighted how India's Independence Day honours the courage, vision, and sacrifice of the countless individuals whose peaceful movement for freedom inspired generations around the world and affirmed the universal principles of justice, equality, and human dignity.
In another post on X, the Indian Consulate said, "New York joins in celebrating India's 80th Independence Day with a special recognition of the enduring bonds between India and the United States."
Expressing gratitude to Governor Kathy Hochul for proclaiming August 15, 2026 as "India Independence Day" across New York State, the Consulate said on X that the proclamation celebrates India's journey of independence and the democratic values shared by India and the United States.
"It recognises the significant contributions of the Indian-American community to the cultural, economic and civic life of the Empire State," it added.
As India prepares to mark its milestone 80th Independence Day, this year's celebrations will have a special focus on the commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'.
The milestone celebrations will place a heavy emphasis on 'Yuva Shakti' (youth power), honouring the success and contributions of students and young citizens.
The 80th Independence Day celebrations promise to blend profound historical traditions with a forward-looking tribute to India's rising generation.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's wonderful to see such recognition for the Indian-American community. As someone who has worked alongside many talented Indian colleagues in the tech sector, I've seen firsthand the incredible contributions they make. This proclamation is well-deserved and reflects the strong bonds between our countries.
As an Indian living in the US, this makes me so emotional. My parents came here with nothing but dreams, and now our community is being honored at the state level. The emphasis on youth power and Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary makes this even more special. We've come a long way! 🎉
This is great and all, but I wonder if we're doing enough for our own communities here. While recognizing India's independence is important, I hope the focus also remains on integrating and supporting all immigrant communities equally, not just during ceremonial proclamations but throughout the year.
The US recognizing India's 80th Independence Day across three states is a testament to the deep-rooted friendship between our nations. From education to healthcare to technology, Indian-Americans have truly made their mark. And celebrating 'Yuva Shakti' is so important - our youth are the future bridge between these two great democracies! ✨
While I'm happy about this recognition, I feel we should also remember the struggles behind our independence. The proclamation mentions the peaceful movement for freedom, but we shouldn't forget the sacrifices of countless heroes. Still, it's nice to see our culture being celebrated internationally. Vande Mataram! 🙌
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