Republic Day celebrations abroad |
Patriotic fervour gripped Indians across the world as they celebrated the 68th Republic Day by unfurling the tri-colour and organising cultural festivities. In Beijing, Indian envoy Vijay Gokhale unfurled the tricolour at the Indian Embassy where a large number of expats had gathered. After unfurling the flag, Gokhale read the President Pranab Mukherjee`s message followed by a cultural programme and screening of a short movie on `A Day in the Life of India`. In Shanghai, Consul General Prakash Gupta hoisted the tricolour in the presence of large gathering of Indian expats and families at the the Indian Consulate. Indian students from Suzhou medical college also took part in the ceremony. In Guangzhou, Consul General Y K Sailas Thangal hoisted the national flag. A number of Indian expats and their families took part in the ceremony. In Nepal, Indian Embassy in Kathmandu organised a function during which Indian Ambassador Ranjit Rae felicitated 14 Bhu Pus, widows and next of kins of deceased soldiers of Indian Armed Forces by distributing cheques worth Rs 3.75 crore and a blanket each from Defence Attache, Welfare Fund. Two Ambulances were presented to a `Bhu Puu` organisation in Nepal.
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