Embassy
of India
Dushanbe
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Press Release
Celebration of the 79th
Independence Day of India
The Embassy of India in Dushanbe
celebrated the 79th Independence Day of India today at the Chancery
premises with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm. The ceremony commenced with the
hoisting of the National Flag (‘Tiranga’) by the Ambassador of India,
Mr. Rajesh Uike, followed by the singing of the National Anthem, Jana Gana
Mana.
The Ambassador read excerpts from the
Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu’s ‘Address to the Nation’,
delivered on the eve of Independence Day. The President emphasised that August
15 is a date etched in our collective memory, when generations of Indians—men
and women, young and old—dreamt of independence and strove to throw off the
yoke of foreign rule. She paid homage to all freedom fighters whose sacrifices
won India its independence 78 years ago.
The President highlighted country’s
economic progress, achieving self-reliance, maintaining steady GDP growth,
expanding infrastructure, strengthening defence capabilities, and leading in
digital payments and technology. She also paid tribute to the victims of
Partition on Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas (Partition Horrors
Remembrance Day), urged environmental protections, and called upon all citizens
to contribute towards making India a developed nation by 2047.
The students of Swami Vivekanand
Cultural Centre presented patriotic songs and Indian dance performances during
the celebration. The visiting ICCR cultural troupe from Kolkata also performed
the dance ballet Vande Matram on the occasion. The event was attended by
members of the Indian community, friends of India in Tajikistan, and Embassy
officials, reflecting the deep bonds of friendship between the two countries.
The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing appreciation to all
guests and participants for making the celebration a grand success.
As part of the ongoing Independence
Day celebrations, the Kolkata-based Sapphire Creations Dance Company—a
12-member ICCR-sponsored cultural troupe led by choreographer Sudarshan
Chakravorty—will perform in various cities of Tajikistan from August 15–22,
2025. Their production, Atithi Devo Bhava: Celebrating Bharat, will
showcase India’s folk traditions and festivals. Performances will take place in
Dushanbe, Bokhtar, and Istaravshan, celebrating the spirit of Vasudhaiva
Kutumbakam.
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Dushanbe
15.08.2025
