Embassy of India
Dushanbe
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Press Release
Embassy of India in Dushanbe celebrated 80th Independence Day of India
The 80th Independence Day of India was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor at the Embassy of India in Dushanbe. The event commenced with Ambassador H.E. Mr. Rajesh Uike ceremoniously unfurling the National Flag in the forecourt of the Chancery, in the presence of over 200 members from the Indian community and friends of India in Dushanbe.
2. The celebration began with the collective rendering of the National Song ‘Vande Matram’. This was followed by the unfurling of the National Flag and the singing of the National Anthem. Ambassador Rajesh Uike then read out the Address to the Nation delivered by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, on the eve of Independence Day 2026. In her message, the President extended warm greetings to the nation on this auspicious occasion and reflected on India’s remarkable journey over the past 79 years. She highlighted the country’s significant achievements and paid tribute to the freedom fighters.
3. In his remarks, Ambassador Uike warmly welcomed the members of the Indian community and extended Independence Day greetings. He emphasized the importance of such celebrations and spoke about the enduring relationship between India and Tajikistan, underlining the strong people-to-people contacts, mutual respect and cooperation between two countries.
4. The cultural segment of the celebration was dedicated to commemorating 150 years of India’s National Song, Vande Matram. Students from the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre presented the national song. Through patriotic songs, dance and music, the young performers brought to life the diversity and rich heritage of India.
5. On this occasion, two books were launched by the authors together with the Ambassador: “Sanskrit Dictionary in Tajik and Russian Languages” by the distinguished Tajik scholar Mirholiq Soliev, Candidate of Technical Sciences and Associate Professor; and “The Story of Ramayana and Its Persian-Tajik Translations” by Mr. Manonzoda Abubakri Manon, Researcher at the Rudaki Institute of Language and Literature of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan.
6. The event concluded with the Certificate and Gift Distribution for the winners of the Online Essay Writing Competition and the winners of the Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz, a global initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs of India, celebrating awareness of India’s heritage, culture, history, and achievements. The program ended with the serving of traditional Indian delicacies and tea to everyone present.
Dushanbe
August 15, 2026
