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Indian Consulate hosts India-US event in Albany
The consulate said the event recognized the relationship between India and the United States
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Staff Reporter - Thu, 28, May 2026
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Senator Jeremy Cooney with CG Binaya Srikanta Pradhan / X
The Consulate General of India in New York, in collaboration with New York State Sen. Jeremy A. Cooney, hosted a gathering in Albany celebrating India-US friendship, democracy and shared values.
The event was attended by CG Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, New York State Sens. John C. Liu and Luis R. Sepúlveda, Assemblyman Kalman Yeger, Assemblywoman Karen McMahon and Assemblyman Nader Sayegh, along with other elected officials, according to a post shared by the Consulate General of India, New York, on X.
The consulate said the event recognized the relationship between India and the United States and brought together university representatives, community leaders, members of the Indian diaspora and supporters of India.
The Consulate General also thanked Cooney for sponsoring a New York State Senate resolution proclaiming Aug. 15, 2026, as India Independence Day in New York state.
“Sincere gratitude to Senator Mr. Jeremy Cooney for sponsoring the adopted New York State Senate Resolution to proclaim August 15, 2026 as India Independence Day in New York State,” the consulate said in its statement.
Grateful to university leadership, community leaders, members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India for joining the celebration.
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) May 27, 2026
Special thanks to Mr. Manoj Ajmera, a distinguished member of the Indian American community in the Capital Region for over six decades, for his… pic.twitter.com/VDoi8twd44
The statement also acknowledged Manoj Ajmera, described as a longtime member of the Indian American community in the Capital Region, for his contributions to the community over more than six decades.
“Special thanks to Mr. Manoj Ajmera, a distinguished member of the Indian American community in the Capital Region for over six decades, for his longstanding contributions and continued support to the community,” the consulate said.
The gathering highlighted participation from elected representatives and members of the Indian American community amid continued engagement between Indian diplomatic officials and New York state leaders.
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