President Biden, Lawmakers and Prominent Indian Americans Commemorate India’s 75th Independence Day

- Those issuing messages include Sens. John Cornyn, Mark Warner, Bob Menendez, Nikki Haley, Sundar Pichai, Shantanu Narayen, Sunita Williams, among others.

Lawmakers and prominent members of the Indian American community took to social media to wish Indians and Indian Americans on the occasion of India’s 75th Independence Day.
Leading the congratulatory messages was President Joe Biden who issued a statement wishing those “celebrating in India, in the United States, and throughout the world, a safe and happy Indian Independence Day.” Biden noted how “over the decades, the ties between our people, including a vibrant community of more than four million Indian-Americans, have sustained and strengthened our partnership” He added: “In this moment of great challenges and opportunities, the partnership between India and the United States is more important than ever. Together, we must show the world that our two great and diverse democracies can deliver for people everywhere.”
Curiously, we did not find any message from Vice President Kamala Harris.
Secretary of state Antony Blinken, in a tweet, wrote: “On behalf of the government and people of the United States of America, I extend warm wishes to the people of India on your 75th Independence Day.”
On behalf of the Government and people of the United States of America, I extend warm wishes to the people of India on your 75th Independence Day: Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State pic.twitter.com/NvuPuIJ4mf
— DD India (@DDIndialive) August 15, 2021
Lawmakers reached out to their Indian American constituents, lauding their contributions to mainstream America.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), co-founder and co-chair of the Senate India Caucus tweeted a message. “To all the Indian American families living in Texas, as well as my friends at @IndianEmbassyUSand @cgihou, you have made our state such a culturally rich and vibrant place, and I wish you a Happy Independence Day.”
To all the Indian American families living in Texas, as well as my friends at @IndianEmbassyUS and @cgihou, you have made our state such a culturally rich and vibrant place, and I wish you a Happy Independence Day.https://t.co/u6D2IozeXY
— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) August 15, 2021
His colleague Mark Warner (D-Va,), co-chair of the Senate India Caucus wrote: “I want to congratulate the people in India on 75 years of Independence. The strength of the relationship between the world’s two biggest democracies is more important now than ever.”
“The strength of the relationship between the world’s two biggest democracies is more important now than ever” #India #US 🇮🇳🇺🇸
— India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) August 13, 2021
Thank you 🙏 Senator @MarkWarner, Co-Chair of Senate India Caucus for your wishes #VA #AmritMahotsav @MEAIndia @MIB_India pic.twitter.com/cgHfc0UBTB
Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) tweeted: “Today, August 15th, is #IndiaIndependenceDay marking the 75th year of India’s independence from British colonial rule. As Co-Chair of the House India Caucus, I will continue to work to further strengthen the U.S.-India relationship.”
Today, August 15th, is #IndiaIndependenceDay marking the 75th year of India’s independence from British colonial rule. As Co-Chair of the House India Caucus, I will continue to work to further strengthen the U.S.-India relationship. #IndiaAt75
— Rep. Brad Sherman (@BradSherman) August 15, 2021
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) also congratulated Indians and Indian Americans and tweeted that he is proud to support India, the world’s largest democracy and America’s important partner.
We thank #US Senator @SenRickScott for his warm wishes on the occasion of #75thIndependenceDay of #India @AmritMahotsav #AmritMahotsav #FL @MEAIndia @CGI_Atlanta pic.twitter.com/bOQCENSiN6
— India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) August 13, 2021
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said he is proud to join friends in India and Indian-American communities in New Jersey and around the world. “We recognize India’s rich heritage and many global contributions, and commit to build on our countries’ strong bond,” he said.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) also delivered a message on the occasion.
Congresswoman @JacksonLeeTX18‘s greetings for India’s 75th #IndependenceDay. Thank you. #AmritMahotsav @IndianEmbassyUS @IndianDiplomacy @MEAIndia @AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/mkGpHD95PM
— India in Houston (@cgihou) August 16, 2021
Rep. Nikema Natassha Williams (D-Ga.) tweeted: “Wishing all those celebrating the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence a day full of joy!
Wishing all those celebrating the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence a day full of joy! Happy Independence Day India 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/YpGjUwV4fA
— Congresswoman Nikema Williams (@RepNikema) August 15, 2021
A tweet from Rep. Van Taylor (R-Texas) said: “I’m proud to represent Collin County as we have such an outstanding Indo-American community. Our partnership with India remains strong as we share firmly held beliefs in democracy and freedom. Happy 75th Independence Day to India!”
I’m proud to represent Collin County as we have such an outstanding Indo-American community. Our partnership with India remains strong as we share firmly held beliefs in democracy and freedom. Happy 75th Independence Day to India! 🇺🇸🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/cY8yH0LNQH
— Rep Van Taylor (@RepVanTaylor) August 15, 2021
“Happy Indian Independence Day,” Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) wrote on his Facebook page. “My staff attended the flag raising and cultural program in Milpitas, and recognized the Association of Indo Americans for hosting this event.”
“Wishing the people of India a very happy 75th Independence Day,” tweeted Nikki Happy, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. “America is fortunate to have a democratic friend and ally like India.”
Wishing the people of India a very happy 75th Independence Day. America is fortunate to have a democratic friend and ally like India. 🇺🇸♥️🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/HLJvxdzF25
— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) August 15, 2021
New York State Assemblywoman also took to her Facebook page to wish her constituents. “As the first Indian-American woman elected to NY State Office, I send my warm greetings to over 4 million Indian-Americans across the United States,” she wrote. “My grandparents’ stories about the struggle for Independence shaped my love for democracy and my passion for civil rights. I look back at India’s history with pride, and I look ahead to a future filled with hope in the United States. Vande Mataram and God Bless America!”
Similarly, New York State Sen. Kevin Thomas, in a message congratulating Indians and Indian Americans, said he is a “proud son” of Indian parents.
Senator Kevin Thomas @SenKevinThomas greetings for #India’s 75th #IndependenceDay 🇮🇳. Thank you 🙏#AmritMahotsav @IndianDiplomacy @DDNational @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @airnewsalerts @IndianEmbassyUS @MEAIndia @MinOfCultureGoI @AmritMahotsav @PTI_News @PIB_India @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/anj0YMxYLR
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) August 14, 2021
Nisha Biswal, president of the U.S.-India Business Council and Senior Vice President for South Asia at the United States Chamber of Commerce, also sent a message.
Thanks to @NishaBiswal, President @USIBC and Senior VP @USChamber for her greetings on 75 years of #India ‘s independence #AmritMahotsav @IndianDiplomacy @MEAIndia pic.twitter.com/zLr90qkLdY
— India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) August 15, 2021
Former PepsiCo Chairperson and CEO Indra Nooyi also conveyed her best wishes for 75 years of #India’s independence.
Former Chairperson and CEO @PepsiCo Indira Nooyi conveys her best wishes for 75 years of #India’s independence🙏#AmritMahotsav @MEAIndia #75thIndependenceDay @IndiainNewYork pic.twitter.com/UHO91wU7Ku
— India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) August 14, 2021
Shantanu Narayen, CEO of Adobe, in his message, spoke on the incredible strength of U.S.-India partnership. “Opportunities are endless for U.S.-India partnership,” he said.
"Opportunities are endless for the #US – #India partnership!” CEO @Adobe Shantanu Narayen’s remarks on 75 yrs of #India’s #independence.@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy #AmritMahotsav #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav #75thIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/IaqFPb4nMG
— India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) August 13, 2021
Google CEO Sundar Pichai tweeted: “Happy 75th Independence Day, India! Wishing everyone a safe and happy celebration:) Many thanks to our guest artist Sayan Mukherjee for this year’s beautiful doodle!
Happy 75th Independence Day, India! Wishing everyone a safe and happy celebration:)
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) August 14, 2021
Many thanks to our guest artist Sayan Mukherjee for this year's beautiful doodle! https://t.co/7ChmC9F4JF pic.twitter.com/l15FGLDL62
Astronaut Sunita Williams mentioned the rich history of collaboration between India and the United States in space. “NASA and ISRO have cooperated in many different areas, including Earth and space science. Additionally, NASA has provided deep space communication and navigation support for ISRO’s missions to the Moon and Mars.”
🙏🙏 Sunita Williams @Astro_Suni astronaut & @Space_Station Commander, for your wishes for #India’s 75th Anniversary of #Independence. In her msg, she also outlines the rich history of #India – # US cooperation in #space sector btw @NASA & @ISRO #AmritMahotsav @MEAIndia pic.twitter.com/WwB3E2TB4m
— India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) August 13, 2021
The U.S.Embassy in India also joined the celebrations with a video dedicated to the things U.S diplomats love the most about the country.
In celebration of India’s 75th #IndependenceDay, our American diplomats share the many things they love about #IncredibleIndia🇮🇳. pic.twitter.com/M1TOpj44oD
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) August 14, 2021