Friday 15 / November / 2024
Muscat: Led by the Indian Embassy in Oman, expatriates from the South Asian country celebrated the 67th Republic Day of India all over the Sultanate with patriotic fervour and gaiety on Tuesday.
Hundreds of members of the Indian community joined the celebratory event held to mark the occasion at the Indian Embassy where Indra Mani Pandey, ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, unfurled the Indian National Flag and read out the Address of the Honourable President of India to the Nation.
Students from the Indian School Al Ghubra led the gathering in singing the National Anthem, followed by other patriotic songs. Addressing the Indian community, the Ambassador said, “On the auspicious occasion of 67th Republic Day of India, I wish all fellow Indians living in Oman a very happy Republic Day.
“The Indian community in Oman has been making immense contribution to social progress and the economic development of India. While we all should be aware of the challenges we face, we should also have pride in our achievements since we attained independence.
“The Government of India is committed to ensuring the welfare of Indians living abroad and the Indian Embassy in Muscat has been making efforts to deliver passport, consular and community welfare services in an efficient and timely manner and to reach out to various segments of the Indian community living in different regions.
“We seek the community’s understanding and cooperation in achieving our goals. Let us all commit ourselves today to do our best to make India a great and exemplary nation. Let us rejoice together and march ahead.”
Earlier, the Ambassador unfurled the tricolour at the Indian School Darsait in the presence of thousands of students, teachers and parents.
The occasion was celebrated in other Indian schools as well.
