Congratulating the Native American community for celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava at the United States Capitol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said members of the Diaspora are wonderful ambassadors of India for our country.

In a message to the Native American community as they gather here to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava, Modi said Wednesday that the community has spread the scent of Indian values ​​by living it.

Members of our diaspora have always been wonderful ambassadors for our nation. They spread the scent of Indian values ​​by living them – respecting all cultures, blending seamlessly and enriching society with their unique contributions, Modi said.

No less than 75 Indo-American organizations have gathered to observe the milestones of India’s journey after 1947. Some of these organizations include US India Relationship Council, Sewa International, Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, GOPIO Silicon Valley, US India Friendship Council. , and the Sardar Patel Fund for Sanatan Sanskruti.

Among the many values ​​that bind our two great nations, the love of freedom and the attachment of democratic values ​​are the most important. The celebration of freedom by the world’s largest and oldest democracy is a good gesture, Prime Minister Modi said.

It is encouraging to note that 75 Indian Diaspora organizations have come together to showcase India’s cultural diversity and also to strengthen cultural ties between India and the United States, Modi said.

As India aims high and pursues important goals in Amrit Kaal over the next 25 years, the United States will be a key partner on this journey. “I am sure that this celebration will be a milestone in the history of the beautiful friendship between our two countries,” he said in his message.

The word India represents several things simultaneously – a modern democratic republic, a diverse nation, an ancient civilization and a cultural consciousness that is not limited by geography or time. Global Indian is a great example of how one can connect with India in these many dimensions at the same time, he said.

India celebrates 75 years of independence. This freedom is conquered in a unique way, maintaining the best human values. Therefore India has become an inspiration to all those who love the ideals of peace and freedom, Modi wrote in his post.

Mansukh Laxmanbhai Mandaviya, Minister of Health and Family Welfare of India and Chemicals and Fertilizers India, in his direct web address congratulated American Indians for celebrating “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava” at the United States Capitol. American Indians, he said, played a huge role in Indo-American relations.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and President Joe Biden, bilateral relations have reached new heights, Mandaviya said. The United States has been a key partner in India’s growth story, he said.

India’s Ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, said India-US relations were as old as India’s independence.

“I want to tell you that this is the time when we celebrate 75 years of the establishment of our diplomatic relations between independent India and the United States,” he said.

This is also a special opportunity for me to celebrate this at the United States Capitol. Congress has played a special role in consolidating this fantastic relationship, which we celebrate today. I’ve seen this for the last 25 years, he said.

Senior BJP leader Aman Sinha praised American Indians for celebrating the event at the United States Capitol. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav embodies the spirit of the new India, he said. Let me tell you that the spirit of the new India is not only about the welfare of Indians or the progress of India, but about Indians all over the world, said Sinha.