On the occasion of 77th Independence of India, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has extended wishes to the people of India. Blinken stated that India and US have a strong bond and the two nations work together for a world that is open, prosperous, secure, stable and resilient.“On behalf of the United States of America, we send our warmest wishes to the people of India as they commemorate 76 years of independence this August 15. On this momentous day, we reflect on the depth and breadth of our strategic partnership, and we celebrate the proud history of the Indian people, who are the key to the bright future we are building together,” Antony Blinken said in a statement.According to Antony Blinken, the connection between India and the US has been deeper and more expansive than ever. According to him, the US and India are committed to working together to address the most urgent issues that threaten global peace and development.“This last year has shown that the US-India relationship is deeper and more expansive than ever. As the worlds oldest and largest democracies, weve created a strong bond between our nations, a bond that grows ever closer as we work together for a world that is open, prosperous, secure, stable, and resilient,” Antony Blinken said.“On behalf of the American people, I extend to the people of India best wishes on this important day. We stand with you in our shared commitment to tackling the most pressing global challenges to ensure the peace and prosperity of our peoples,” he added.Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh raised the tricolour on Tuesday at his home in New Delhi with a raucous display of celebration in honour of the countrys 77th Independence Day.In addition, on Independence Day, famous structures and monuments in India were lit up with the Tricolour. India Gate, New Delhi Railway Station, and Old Delhi Railway Station were all lit up in celebration of Independence Day.As the great stage gets prepared for celebrations on Tuesday at the historic Red Fort in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the nation in commemorating its 77th Independence Day.
