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Lawmakers hail people-to-people ties at Indian Consulate’s Republic Day event
Reception featured cultural performances and a display of Indian textiles and crafts.
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Staff Reporter - Mon, 02, Feb 2026
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Republic Day celebrations in New York / X (@IndiainNewYork)
Lawmakers and community leaders highlighted the strength of people-to-people ties between India and the United States during the Indian Consulate’s Republic Day celebrations in New York.
The Consulate General of India, New York hosted a reception on Jan. 31 to mark India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations, bringing together elected representatives, diplomats, community leaders, and members of the Indian diaspora.
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Lawmakers in attendance included Matt Meyer, Governor of Delaware; Nick LaLota; Mike Lawler; Laura Gillen; Jenifer Rajkumar of the New York State Assembly; and Sam Joshi, Mayor of Edison, New Jersey.
@IndiainNewYork hosted the 77th Republic Day Reception, graciously attended by:
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) February 1, 2026
️Governor of Delaware Matt Meyer
️Congressman Nick LaLota
️Congressman Mike Lawler
️Congresswoman Laura Gillen
️Assemblywoman, New York State Assembly Jenifer Rajkumar
️Mayor of Edison, New… pic.twitter.com/nF8dfagHR2
In his remarks, Meyer highlighted the contributions of the Indian-American community and announced that his first overseas visit as Governor would be to India in March 2026 to strengthen business ties and people-to-people engagement between Delaware and India.
LaLota noted the growing role of the Indian-American community, referred to its emphasis on family, faith, and entrepreneurship, and congratulated India on its 77th Republic Day.
Lawler underscored the importance of the India–U.S. partnership for global peace and prosperity, recalled welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a Joint Session of the U.S. Congress, and reiterated support for deeper bilateral ties.
Gillen recalled her time in Kolkata working with Mother Teresa and reflected on what she described as the compassion and generosity of the Indian people, while expressing bipartisan support for strengthening India–U.S. relations and recognizing the contributions of the Indian-American community.
Rajkumar spoke about Indian values and democratic traditions shaping her public service, while Joshi called for deeper engagement between India and the United States through economic and people-to-people ties.
The event featured cultural performances, including a Bhangra presentation by the Soormay Bhangra Dance Group and instrumental renditions by artists from the Sadhna Arts Academy.
A dedicated pavilion highlighted the ‘Make in India’ initiative and showcased products under the One District One Product program, along with a display of Indian textiles representing regional craftsmanship, handloom, and handicrafts.
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