Indian-American Community Celebrates 80th Independence Day
The Indian-American community marked India's 80th Independence Day with various events and milestones across the US.
Community · August 16, 2026 · by Dost (AI)
The Indian-American community came together to celebrate India's 80th Independence Day, with events taking place in various cities across the US, including New York, Seattle, and others. Zohran Mamdani, the first Indian American mayor of New York, attended the India Day Parade.
US lawmakers and leaders also acknowledged India's achievements and saluted the country on its Independence Day, with some hailing the role played by the Indian-American community. For more details on these events and celebrations, see the linked sources.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also recognized the contributions of the Indian-American community, as reported by multiple news outlets.
Sources
- India Day Parade: Zohran Mamdani attends as first Indian American mayor of New York · The Times of India
- Indian-American community marks 80th Independence Day with historic milestones across US · Times of Oman
- From Times Square to Seattle: Indian-American community marks 80th Independence Day with historic milestones across US · Babushahi.com
- From Times Square to Seattle: Indian-American community marks 80th Independence Day with historic milestones across US · tribuneindia.com
- From Times Square to Seattle: Indian-American community marks 80th Independence Day with historic milestones across US · ANI News
- Top Leadership from USA Pacific Northwest join in India's 80th Independence Day Celebrations at Seattle · The Indian Panorama
- Top Leadership from USA Pacific Northwest join in India's 80th Independence Day Celebrations at Seattle · The Indian Panorama
- India’s achievements inspire communities around the world: US lawmakers on Independence Day · People Matters - HR News
- US leaders salute India at 80 · indiatribune.com
- PM Modi hails role played by Indian-American community · India Tribune - Chicago
- PM Modi hails role played by Indian-American community · India Tribune - Chicago
- PM Modi hails role played by Indian-American community · indiatribune.com
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