CHICAGO: The Consulate General of India in Chicago organized the 67th Republic Day Celebration at its premises on Tuesday 26 January at 10 am with traditional enthusiasm and patriotic fervor.
The venue was decorated with Indian flags, flowers and Indian cultural symbols to reflect the festive atmosphere of this important occasion.
Indian nationals, persons of Indian origin and friends of India attended the festivities in large numbers braving the freezing cold and the working weekday, notwithstanding.
Dr Ausaf Sayeed, Consul General, unfurled the National Flag which was followed by singing of the National Anthem of India by all. Thereafter, the Consul General read out President’s Message, both in Hindi and English, addressed to the Nation on the eve of 67th Republic Day of India.
During his address on the occasion, Consul General said that such flagship programs as “Make in India”, “Skills India”, “Swatch Bharat Abhiyan”, “Digital India”, “Startup India”, and “Green India” would give a big boost to the growth trajectory of India. He called upon Indian-Americans to proactively participate in all the ambitious development-centric initiatives of the Government of India.
O P Meena, Consul (Community Welfare), welcomed the gathering and proposed a vote of thanks.
India Post News Service
