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Delaware proclaims Aug. 15 as India Day
Delaware joins U.S. states — including New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts — that have officially proclaimed Aug. 15 as "India Independence Day" or "India Day."
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Staff Reporter - Thu, 13, Aug 2026
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DELAWARE / INDIA IN NEWYORK VIA X
Delaware Gov. Matthew Meyer has proclaimed Aug. 15, 2026, as “India Day” to honor the country's independence and heritage and the contributions of the state's growing Indian American community.
The proclamation, issued by the governor's office, emphasizes the longstanding connections between Delaware's communities and the people of India, encouraging residents across the state to mark India Day and celebrate the heritage and achievements of the Indian American community.
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Delaware joins U.S. states — including New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts — that have officially proclaimed Aug. 15 as "India Independence Day" or "India Day" to mark India's milestone anniversary, celebrate shared democratic values and honor the diaspora.
“Delaware celebrates India Day! We thank Hon’ble Governor Matthew Meyer @MattMeyerDE for proclaiming August 15, 2026 as ‘India Day’ in Delaware,” the Consulate General of India, New York, posted on X.
“On India’s Independence Day, the Proclamation recognizes contributions of Delawareans of Indian heritage in work, leadership, and service, strengthening shared prosperity,” it said.
It celebrates India's rich diversity of languages, traditions, faiths and customs, and the Indian American community's role in carrying them forward in the U.S.
It also honors Delaware's Indian American community and the enduring ties between India and the United States.
Delaware celebrates India Day!
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) August 13, 2026
We thank Hon’ble Governor Matthew Meyer @MattMeyerDE for proclaiming August 15, 2026 as “India Day” in Delaware.
️ On India’s Independence Day, the Proclamation recognizes contributions of Delawareans of Indian heritage in work, leadership,… pic.twitter.com/ZAEzi1Qy5D
Aug. 15, 2026, marks the 79th anniversary of India's independence, commemorating the nation's emergence as a sovereign country and the beginning of its journey as the world's largest democracy, the proclamation said.
It said that Delaware was strengthened by the many cultures and traditions represented throughout the state's communities, including the growing Indian American community whose presence has helped shape the character of the state.
“Delawareans of Indian heritage have enriched our state through their work, leadership and service in communities across Delaware, contributing to our shared prosperity and creating opportunities for future generations,” it added.
India's history is rooted in a remarkable diversity of languages, traditions, faiths and customs, and generations of Indian Americans have carried these traditions forward while building lives and communities in the United States, it added.
The proclamation said India Day offers an opportunity to honor India's independence, celebrate the heritage and achievements of Delaware's Indian American community, and recognize the lasting connections between the communities and the people of India.
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