Washington, 15 Sep: The US will be a key partner in India\u2019s growth journey over the coming 25 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, as he expressed hope that the celebration of 75 years of India\u2019s Independence at the US Capitol would become an important milestone in friendship between the two nations.
\n\u201cThe word India represents many things simultaneously \u2013 a modern democratic republic, a diverse nation, an ancient civilisation and a cultural consciousness not limited by geography or time,\u201d Modi said in a message to the Indian-American community as they gathered here to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava.
\nThe global Indian is an excellent example of how one can connect with India through many of these dimensions at the same time, he said in his message on Wednesday.
\n\u201cAs India aims high and pursues important goals in its Amrit Kaal over the coming 25 years, the United States of America will be a key partner in this journey. I am positive that this celebration will become an important milestone in the wonderful friendship between our two nations,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cIndia is celebrating 75 years of freedom. This freedom was won in a unique way, championing the best of human values. India has, therefore, been a source of inspiration for anyone who loves the ideals of peace and freedom,\u201d Modi wrote.
\nLauding the Indian diaspora, Modi said that the community has spread the fragrance of Indian values by living them.
\n\u201cMembers of our diaspora have always been admirable ambassadors for our nation. They have spread the fragrance of Indian values by living them \u2013 respecting all cultures, mingling seamlessly and enriching societies with their unique contributions,\u201d Modi said.
\nAs many as 75 Indian American organisations have come together to observe the historic milestone of India\u2019s journey after 1947. Prominent among these organisations include US India Relationship Council, Sewa International, Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, GOPIO Silicon Valley, US India Friendship Council, and Sardar Patel Fund for Sanatan Sanskruti.
\n\u201cAmong the many values that bind our two great nations, love for freedom and commitment to democratic values are the most important. A celebration of freedom by the world\u2019s largest and oldest democracies is a beautiful gesture,\u201d Prime Minister Modi said.
\nIt is heartening to note that 75 Indian diaspora organisations have come together to showcase India\u2019s diverse culture and also to strengthen cultural ties between India and the United States of America, Modi said.
\nMansukh Laxmanbhai Mandaviya, India\u2019s Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chemical and Fertilizers, in his live web address congratulated the Indian-Americans for celebrating \u2018Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava\u2019 at the US Capitol.
\nIndian-Americans, he said, have played a great role in the India-US relationship.
\nUnder the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and US President Joe Biden, the bilateral relationship has touched new heights, Mandaviya said.
\n\u201cThe US has been a key partner in India\u2019s growth story,\u201d he said.
\nIndia\u2019s Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu said that the India-US relationship is as old as India\u2019s Independence.
\n\u201cI want to tell you that this is a time we are celebrating 75 years of establishment of our diplomatic relations between independent India and the United States of America,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s also indeed a special occasion for me to be celebrating this at the US Capitol. Congress has played a special role in cementing this fantastic relationship, which we are celebrating today. I have seen this for the last 25 years,\u201d he said.
\nSenior BJP leader Aman Sinha congratulated Indian-Americans for celebrating the event at the US Capitol.
\n\u201cAzadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav embodies the spirit of new India,\u201d he said. \u201cLet me tell you the spirit of new India is not only restricted to the welfare of Indians or betterment of India, but Indians all across the globe,\u201d Sinha said. (PTI)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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