NEW YORK: The Consulate General of India, New York, hosted a reception on January 26, to celebrate the 59th Republic Day of India.

More than 300 guests comprising representatives of the diplomatic corps, members of the American polity, distinguished Indian-Americans and Indian nationals in the Tri-state area attended the function.

Also present on the occasion were Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) and Assemblyman Upendra J. Chivukula from the New Jersey State Legislature.

The celebrations began with the singing of the national anthems of India and the United States. Consul General Neelam Deo read out excerpts from the Republic Day 2008 Address to the Nation by the President of India.

Padma awardees for 2008 – Prof. Padma Desai, Prof. S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan and Dr. Nirupam Bajpai – who were present on the occasion were felicitated and invited to address those present.

They expressed their gratitude to the Government of India for the honor and recognition of their work and spoke about how their education in India and continuing deep rooted links with India play an important role in their success.

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