January 27, 2022
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Bristol celebrates India’s Republic Day

The Indian National Anthem was sung. Lord Mayor addressed the gathering and explained that Indian Community in Bristol is an integral part of the city…reports Asian Lite News

The Indian National Flag was solemnly hoisted at the Bristol City Council Hall (College Green) on 26th of January 2022 as part of Indian Republic Day celebrations by the Rt Hon Lord Mayor of Bristol, Cllr Steve Smith, joined by Cllr Tom Aditya (the Mayor of Bradley Stoke, Bristol and Chairman of the Bristol Multi-Faith Forum).

Bristol City Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities Cllr Ellie King, International Affairs Officer Ms Deborah Kinghorn and few representatives from the Indian community and the Bristol Multi-Faith Forum participated in the Flag Hoisting ceremony and greeted the small gathering.

The Indian National Anthem was sung. Lord Mayor addressed the gathering and explained that Indian Community in Bristol is an integral part of the city. Cllr Tom Aditya, in his speech, pointed out the significance of the Republic Day celebrations, and highlighted the Indian constitutional spirit and ethos. He saluted all the freedom fighters, constituent assembly members and all those who served and serve India.

He recalled the 1929 Purna Swaraj Declaration and the Independence Day commemorations in India that happened earlier from 1930 to 1947 on 26th January. He concluded this speech quoting the words of Nethaji Subhash Chandra Bose ‘Jai Hind’ and Vante Mataram.

Small refreshments were arranged after the ceremony at the City Hall.

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