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NY Governor proclaims August 15 as India Independence Day
The proclamation recognizes the Indian American community’s contributions to New York’s cultural, economic and civic life.
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Malvika Choudhary - Tue, 11, Aug 2026
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul proclaimed August 15, 2026, as “India Independence Day” across the state.
The proclamation, issued ahead of India’s 80th Independence Day, recognizes India’s independence journey, shared democratic values between India and the United States, and the contributions of Indian Americans to New York’s cultural, economic and civic life.
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New York joins in celebrating India’s 80th Independence Day with a special recognition of the enduring bonds between India and the United States.
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) August 11, 2026
We express our sincere gratitude to Hon’ble Governor @GovKathyHochul for proclaiming August 15, 2026 as “India Independence Day”… pic.twitter.com/EipwsAIKWl
It notes that India became independent on August 15, 1947, after nearly two centuries of British colonial rule, and describes the independence movement as a historic rejection of colonial rule in favor of “self-determination, self-governance, and the ongoing promise of democracy.”
The proclamation also highlights the role of nonviolent resistance, truth, self-discipline and moral courage in India’s struggle for independence. It describes the annual observance of India’s Independence Day in the United States as an occasion for cross-cultural harmony, bringing together Indian American communities, public officials and cultural organizations to celebrate Indian heritage and the longstanding relationship between India and the United States.
Hochul also recognized the contributions of Indian Americans to New York, stating that they “enrich the cultural tapestry, economic vigor, and civic fabric” of communities across the state.
The designation follows New York State Senate Resolution J1935, sponsored by state Sen. Jeremy Cooney, which urged Hochul to proclaim August 15 as India Independence Day in New York. The Senate adopted the resolution on April 28, 2026.
The Consulate General of India in New York welcomed the proclamation, saying, “New York joins in celebrating India’s 80th Independence Day with a special recognition of the enduring bonds between India and the United States.”
The consulate expressed gratitude to Hochul and said the proclamation recognizes the “significant contributions of the Indian-American community to the cultural, economic and civic life of the Empire State.”
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