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Indian Independence Day

Floor Speech

Date: July 23, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs

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Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Indian Independence Day and the 11th Annual New Jersey India Day Parade, organized by the Indian Business Association.

On August 15, 1947, India won its freedom from the British Empire, raising the Indian national flag at the Red Fort in Delhi.

On August 9 of this year, New Jersey's vibrant Indian American community will celebrate that milestone with one of the largest events in the world, drawing more than 35,000 attendees.

Oak Tree Road, between Edison and Iselin, will be filled with dozens of floats, marching bands, musicians, and dignitaries, concluding with a cultural program that will offer everyone present the opportunity to see the beautiful traditions of India in addition to modern culture.

New Jersey is home to one of the largest Asian Indian populations in the United States, behind California and New York in number, but second to none as a percent of our overall population. They are a thriving group that contributes to our State's economic growth and strength in diversity.

I wish everyone well as they prepare for the August festivities and send early Indian Independence Day greetings to all those celebrating in my district.

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