Indian community gather to celebrate their Independence Day
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Braving the hot weather more than a thousand Indians gathered at the Embassy premises to celebrate the 78th Independence Day of India.
The official celebrations began at 8 am with the unfurling of the Indian flag which was preceded by garlanding the statue of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi.
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After hoisting the flag and singing of the national anthem, Ambassador H E Adarsh Swaika in his address to the gathering wished all Indians a happy independence day. He also thanked the Kuwaiti leadership for their continued support in further strengthening Indo-Kuwait relations.
Ambassador Swaika noted that the Indian Embassy prioritized the welfare and well-being of the large Indian community in Kuwait, serving as a ‘Home Away from Home.’ He extended his appreciation to Indian community associations, professional bodies, cultural groups, and media representatives for their efforts in supporting the community and strengthening India-Kuwait relations.