US President Joe Biden wishes India on 75th anniversary of independence; says Indian-American community made nation stronger
The White House released Biden’s remarks in which he wished Indians worldwide and invoked Mahatma Gandhi’s message.
On Sunday, US President Joe Biden issued a statement congratulating India on its 75th anniversary of independence. Biden described both the United States and India as great democracies and indispensable partners, adding that they could address global challenges together.
The White House released Biden’s statements where he wished Indians around the world and evoked Mahatma Gandhi’s message:
“As people around the world, including nearly four million proud Indian-Americans, celebrate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence on August 15, the United States joins the people of India to honor its democratic journey, guided by Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring message of truth and non-violence.”
The US President went on to say that India’s 75th anniversary of independence also marked 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two “great” democracies.
The Democrat leader, who has yet to visit India since winning the presidential election, also stated that the partnership between the two countries was founded on a shared commitment to the rule of law.
“India and the United States are indispensable partners, and the United States-India Strategic Partnership is based on our shared commitment to the rule of law and the advancement of human freedom and dignity.”
Biden further added that the ‘vibrant Indian-American community in the United States’ had made the US a more innovative, inclusive, and stronger Nation.
“I am confident that in the years ahead our two democracies will continue to stand together to defend the rules-based order; foster greater peace, prosperity and security for our people; advance a free and open Indo-Pacific; and together address the challenges we face around the world.” Biden signed off by saying.
India’s Independence Day
After more than 200 years of British dominance, India gained its long-fought independence on August 15, 1947. The Government of India has been celebrating the 75th anniversary with zeal, announcing a nationwide ‘Har-Ghar Tiranga’ (Tricolour in every household) movement.
Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the nation from the ramparts of New Delhi’s historic Red Fort.
