Governors In Five US States Recognise India’s Republic Day And Growing Ties

India-West News Desk

WASHINGTON DC – Five US states, Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, and South Dakota, have proclaimed January 26, 2026, as the Republic Day of India, marking the 77th anniversary of the adoption of India’s Constitution and recognizing the contributions of Indian and Indian American communities to their states.

In separate proclamations, the governors highlighted India’s status as the world’s largest democracy and emphasized shared democratic values, innovation, and economic growth, along with expanding partnerships between the two countries.

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said January 26, 2026, marks the 77th Republic Day of India, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution of India and celebrating the world’s largest democracy. The proclamation noted the importance of strengthening bilateral ties with India and acknowledged the Indian community’s significant contributions to Alaska’s cultural diversity, educational excellence,and economic vitality. It also pointed to growing cooperation in trade technology, agriculture, and cultural exchange.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued a proclamation recognizing January 26, 2026, as the Republic Day of India and underscoring the importance of closer ties with India. The proclamation said the Indian community contributes meaningfully to Oregon’s cultural diversity, academic strength and economic vitality and noted continued collaboration with India in trade, technology, agriculture, and cultural engagement.

In Washington state, Governor Bob Ferguson proclaimed January 26, 2026, as the Republic Day of India highlighting the state’s strong relationship with India and the contributions of Indian Americans to science and technology education business the arts and civic life. The proclamation said Washington and India continue to expand partnerships in trade, technology clean energy, agriculture,and cultural collaboration strengthening people to people ties. It described the day as commemorating the adoption of the Constitution of India and the enduring values of liberty, justice, and democratic governance.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen also proclaimed January 26, 2026 as the Republic Day of India. The proclamation recognized the Indian community’s role in enhancing Nebraska’s cultural diversity educational distinction and economic vitality and cited growing cooperation with India in trade technology agriculture and cultural exchange.

In South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden issued an executive proclamation recognizing January 26, 2026 as India’s Republic Day. It highlighted the importance of strengthening ties with India acknowledged the contributions of the Indian community to the state’s cultural and economic life and pointed to expanding cooperation in trade technology and agriculture.