US: Delaware proclaims August 15 as "India Day"

New York [US], August 13 (ANI): Ahead of India's Independence Day celebrations, Delaware has proclaimed August 15, 2026, as 'India Day', honouring India's rich legacy and the role of the Indian-American community.
The details were shared by the Consulate General of India in New York in a post on X.
Thanking Governor Matthew Meyer for proclaiming August 15, 2026, as "India Day" in Delaware, the post underlined how on India's Independence Day, the proclamation recognises the contributions of Delawareans of Indian heritage in work, leadership, and service, strengthening shared prosperity.
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 US and also honours Delaware's Indian-American community and the enduring ties between India and the United States.

🇮🇳 Delaware celebrates India Day! 🇺🇸

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

— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) August 13, 2026

Earlier, the American states of New York and New Jersey proclaimed August 15, 2026, as India Independence Day.
The Consulate General of India in New York shared the proclamations in a series of posts on X.
The Consulate expressed gratitude to Governor Mikie Sherrill for proclaiming August 15, 2026, as "Indian Independence Day" in New Jersey.
The Proclamation recognised the significant contributions of the vibrant Indian-American community to New Jersey across education, healthcare, research, technology, business, public service and community leadership.
It also celebrated the enduring India-US friendship and the growing partnership across education, commerce, technology, healthcare and cultural exchange, the post mentioned.
The proclamation highlighted how India's Independence Day honours the courage, vision, and sacrifice of the countless individuals whose peaceful movement for freedom inspired generations around the world and affirmed the universal principles of justice, equality, and human dignity.
In another post on X, the Indian Consulate said, "New York joins in celebrating India's 80th Independence Day with a special recognition of the enduring bonds between India and the United States."
Expressing gratitude to Governor Kathy Hochul for proclaiming August 15, 2026 as "India Independence Day" across New York State, the Consulate said on X that the proclamation celebrates India's journey of independence and the democratic values shared by India and the United States.
"It recognises the significant contributions of the Indian-American community to the cultural, economic and civic life of the Empire State," it added.
As India prepares to mark its milestone 80th Independence Day, this year's celebrations will have a special focus on the commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'.
The milestone celebrations will place a heavy emphasis on 'Yuva Shakti' (youth power), honouring the success and contributions of students and young citizens.
The 80th Independence Day celebrations promise to blend profound historical traditions with a forward-looking tribute to India's rising generation. (ANI)