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2 US states proclaim August 15 as India Independence Day
Public Lokpal
August 12, 2026
2 US states proclaim August 15 as India Independence Day
NEW YORK:Two US states, New York and New Jersey, have proclaimed August 15 as "India Independence Day", recognising India's journey as an independent nation and the contributions of the Indian-American community.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation declaring August 15, 2026, as "India Independence Day" across the entire state, while New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill made a similar declaration, the Indian Consulate in New York posted on X on Tuesday.
The proclamations come ahead of India's 80th Independence Day celebrations and highlight “India’s journey of independence and the democratic values shared by India and the United States,” the consulate said.
