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Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
It's a meaningful month for the Indian community both in New Zealand and around the world as we celebrate the 68th anniversary of India's independence.
It was one of the most iconic moments in recent history when in 1947 the first Prime Minister of India, Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru, raised the national flag high above the Lahore Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi.
To this day, the saffron, white and green represent courage, sacrifice, peace, truth, faith and chivalry: universal values that have stood the test of time.
It's also a time to remember and admire the non-violent Indian freedom movement, under the stewardship of Mahatma Gandhi, who dreamed of an independent and prosperous India. His work continues to inspire movements for freedom and civil rights across the world.
Much has been achieved in India since those days, and I'm looking forward to joining with you to celebrate the success of the world's largest democracy.
In fact India showed the world a remarkable modern election this year: 550 million votes cast via 1.8 million electronic voting machines. When Narendra Modi was in campaign mode, he sent his hologram to speak to his supporters in 1400 locations.
It certainly puts New Zealand's upcoming election into perspective! The world's largest democracy has set an impressively high bar.
In New Zealand Indian Independence Day is a great time to reflect on the Indian New Zealand community and your contributions to our economic, social and cultural life. It's great to be able to celebrate with you.
The India-New Zealand relationship began in the late 18th century and continues to deepen. Indian New Zealanders -- nearly 160,000 strong -- are the fastest-growing Kiwi ethnic group.
Our relationship as trading partners continues to grow as we negotiate towards a Free Trade Agreement that will deliver benefits to both countries. And recently the New Zealand India Research Institute was established at Victoria University, involving nearly 40 academics from five New Zealand universities, researching India and New Zealand-India relations.
This is a celebration of nationhood for Indians, and Indian New Zealanders alike. I take great pleasure in wishing you all happy Independence Day.
It's a meaningful month for the Indian community both in New Zealand and around the world as we celebrate the 68th anniversary of India's independence. It was one of the most iconic moments in recent history when in 1947 the first Prime Minister of India, Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru, raised the...
It's a meaningful month for the Indian community both in New Zealand and around the world as we celebrate the 68th anniversary of India's independence.
It was one of the most iconic moments in recent history when in 1947 the first Prime Minister of India, Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru, raised the national flag high above the Lahore Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi.
To this day, the saffron, white and green represent courage, sacrifice, peace, truth, faith and chivalry: universal values that have stood the test of time.
It's also a time to remember and admire the non-violent Indian freedom movement, under the stewardship of Mahatma Gandhi, who dreamed of an independent and prosperous India. His work continues to inspire movements for freedom and civil rights across the world.
Much has been achieved in India since those days, and I'm looking forward to joining with you to celebrate the success of the world's largest democracy.
In fact India showed the world a remarkable modern election this year: 550 million votes cast via 1.8 million electronic voting machines. When Narendra Modi was in campaign mode, he sent his hologram to speak to his supporters in 1400 locations.
It certainly puts New Zealand's upcoming election into perspective! The world's largest democracy has set an impressively high bar.
In New Zealand Indian Independence Day is a great time to reflect on the Indian New Zealand community and your contributions to our economic, social and cultural life. It's great to be able to celebrate with you.
The India-New Zealand relationship began in the late 18th century and continues to deepen. Indian New Zealanders -- nearly 160,000 strong -- are the fastest-growing Kiwi ethnic group.
Our relationship as trading partners continues to grow as we negotiate towards a Free Trade Agreement that will deliver benefits to both countries. And recently the New Zealand India Research Institute was established at Victoria University, involving nearly 40 academics from five New Zealand universities, researching India and New Zealand-India relations.
This is a celebration of nationhood for Indians, and Indian New Zealanders alike. I take great pleasure in wishing you all happy Independence Day.
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