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Greenacres council proclaims India Independence Day
City council ceremony recognized the Indian American community and U.S.-India ties.
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Malvika Choudhary - Fri, 07, Aug 2026
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The proclamation was presented by Mayor Charles Shaw and the Greenacres City Council / Instagram/ cityofgreenacres
The City of Greenacres, Florida, proclaimed Aug. 15, 2026, as India Independence Day during a City Council meeting on Aug. 3.
The proclamation was presented by Mayor Charles Shaw and the Greenacres City Council during a special ceremony at City Hall attended by members of the Indian American community, including Neil Zutshi, who accepted the proclamation on behalf of the community and Kashmir Solidarity USA.
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The proclamation states that Aug. 15 marks "a defining date in world history" commemorating India's achievement of independence from British colonial rule in 1947. It recognizes India as "the world's largest democracy" and highlights the nation's democratic institutions, commitment to peace, and growing partnership with the United States.
It also acknowledges the contributions of Indian Americans across business, education, science, technology, healthcare, public service, and culture, while recognizing the work of Neil Zutshi and the Indian American Festival Committee in promoting peace, cultural understanding, and friendship between India and the United States.
Reading the proclamation before the council, city officials said the designation commemorates the 79th anniversary of India's independence, celebrates India's democratic values, highlights the strong U.S.-India partnership, and honors the lasting contributions of the Indian American community.
"Therefore, we, the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Greenacres, Florida, do hereby proclaim Aug. 15, 2026, as India Independence Day," the proclamation states. It also encourages residents to celebrate India's history, democratic values, cultural heritage, and the contributions of Indian Americans while promoting "friendship, mutual understanding, peace and cooperation between the people of India and the United States."
Accepting the proclamation, Zutshi thanked the mayor, city council, and city staff for the recognition.
"It is a great honor to accept this India Independence proclamation on behalf of the Indian American community," Zutshi said.
He added, "India and the United States are two vibrant democracies united by shared values of freedom, democracy, diversity and opportunity. Today we celebrate not only India's Independence Day, but also the strong friendship between our two nations."
"May the friendship between India and the United States continue to inspire peace, prosperity and understanding for generations to come," he said, concluding his remarks with, "Jai Hind. God bless America."
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