Mayor Adams Joins In I-Day Celebrations In NY

NEW YORK, NY (ANI) – Grand celebrations were held at Bowling Green here to celebrate the 78th Independence Day of India.

New York City Mayor, Eric Adams and Indian Consulate General to New York, Binaya Srikanta Pradhan were among the major dignitaries present at the event, organized by the Indian Cultural Association of North America.

Adams underscored the notable presence of Indian and Indian-origin professionals in the fields of business, healthcare, and education throughout the city, declaring, “This clearly exemplifies the strength of the Indian community. You bring pride not only to this city but to our entire nation.”

Pradhan said, “When President Biden asserts that this is the most important partnership of the 21st century, we in India fully endorse that perspective. We believe we are at a crucial juncture where Indians and Americans are collaborating across every sector of human endeavor.”

Pradhan further remarked that the celebration “It’s a story of Indian individuals coming here, working diligently, and contributing significantly to the nation-building of the United States, something we cherish and celebrate in India,” he elaborated.