Flag hoisting ceremony at the Indian Consulate in New York, being conducted by Consul General Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, January 26, 2026. ALL PHOTOS: X.com @IndiainNewYork
Despite inclement weather with the massive snowstorm, as well as impediments created on roads and highways, Indians and Indian Americans tried their best to get to the Indian Consulate in New York City to participate in the celebration of India’s 77th Republic Day.
Above, India’s Consul General in New York addressing the community gathering, below, Jan. 26, 2026, at the Consulate, to celebrate India’s 77th Republic Day of India.
The Consul General in New York Binaya Srikanta Pradhan conducted the flag hoisting ceremony, and read out the speech by India’s President Droupadi Murmu to the nation, which was delivered on January 25, 2026. President Murmu’s speech which higholighted the timeless values of the Constitution and the vital role of citizens at home and the Indian diaspora abroad in building a ‘Developed India.’
“We sincerely thank members of the diaspora for joining the celebrations despite extreme weather conditions,” the Indian Consulate said posting the photos from the memorable event.
Ronit Karki, left, Jiya Jadhav, right, with India’s Consul General in NY Binaya Srikanta Pradhan.
During the event, the Consulate recognized the outstanding achievements and contributions of the 2nd generation Indian diaspora members across diverse fields. It felicitated Ronit Karki and Jiya Jadhav for their commendable accomplishments.
The celebrations concluded with a traditional Odissi dance by Shalini Basu as well as memorable performances of “Vande Mataram” by Khushi Dance Academy,New Jersey marking 150 years of the iconic national song.
Above and below – Cultural performances during the 77th Republic Day of India celebrations at the Indian Consulate in New York, Jan. 26, 2026.
IndiaIndia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations
On January 26, India’s Permanent Mission to the UN also marked India’s Republic Day with a celebration.
Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish unfurled the tricolor. “Participants attended the event with an overwhelming sense of pride and patriotism,” the Mission said in its post on X.
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN P. Harish hoists the Indian flag on Jan. 26, 2026. ALL PHOTOS above and below: X.com @IndiaUNNewYork
The Consul General in New York Binaya Srikanta Pradhan conducted the flag hoisting ceremony, and read out the speech by India’s President Droupadi Murmu to the nation, which was delivered on January 25, 2026. President Murmu’s speech which higholighted the timeless values of the Constitution and the vital role of citizens at home and the Indian diaspora abroad in building a ‘Developed India.’
India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations
