New York Senate adopts resolution to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s constitution

New York Consul General Binaya Pradhan participated in the event with prominent members of the Indian-American community in New York.

“I am introducing this resolution to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution, which is a time to celebrate India’s independence, and many brave Indians who risk their lives to improve their fellow countrymen,” said Cooney.

This is a significant development because it is the first time that the resolution commemorating the Indian Constitution has been proposed and adopted in the US legislature. In the past, several resolutions have proposed a review of India’s independence, Republic Day, famous festivals and other occasions.

“Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution! The New York State Senate passed a resolution to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution proposed by Senator Jeremy Cooney @senatorcooney,” a general in the New York Consulate General published an article on X.

“The resolution celebrates India’s democratic values ​​and its shared commitment to freedom, justice and equality with the United States. CG @binaysrikant76 participated in the ceremony with members of the Indian-American community, marking a celebration of the common democratic ideals and cultural bonds.”

The resolution holds that the Indian Constitution is a profound reflection of the vision of the founding ancestors and the guiding framework for India’s continued progress as a country.

“This is a day to be celebrated not only in India, but globally. Globally, Indians are having a lasting impact on their communities. It is an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on our shared history, culture and heritage together,” Cooney said.

Kuni also shared his personal journey, adopted from an orphanage in Kolkata, India, and raised by a single mother in Rochester, New York.

“This anniversary is also very important to me personally. I know in the Senate that I was adopted by an orphanage in Kolkata and throughout my life I have been working hard to maintain a strong connection with the Indians and Indians in my community.”

“Today, this connection has been commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution.”

The resolution aims to honor Constitution Day and highlights the common history of the United States and India in their respective struggles away from colonial rule. The Consulate said it affirmed the importance of recognizing the rich ancestral heritage of New York’s diverse communities and recognized the commitment to promote public awareness and education of this lasting cultural heritage.

Other members of the Senate acknowledge India’s historical contribution to democratic governance.

State Senator John Liu noted that India is often described as “the first democracy on Earth” with a democratic tradition that has been around for centuries.

Kuni said that due to the perseverance of the Indian people and the leadership of figures such as Mahatma Gandhi, “to achieve India’s independence and adopt the constitution, a decades-long struggle for independence finally came to an end,” in November 1949.

“This struggle about resilience and the struggle for self-determination is one of the bonds that connects our two great nations. It is the desire for civil and political rights that intensifies the independence movements in the United States and India, which has brought our nation goodwill to a good spirit in the struggle for independence and sovereignty.”

In his speech, Cooney expressed his heartfelt pride in his legacy and said: “I am proud to celebrate our Indian heritage and an important landmark with my colleagues and all New Yorkers.”

He further emphasized the common democratic ideals of India and the United States, noting that both constitutions began with the unified word “our people.”