North Brunswick Township celebrates India Independence Day

August 26, 2024

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At the North Brunswick Township India Independence Day celebrations August 10, 2024, a flag hoisting ceremony was held. PHOTOS: Organizers

North Brunswick Township in New Jersey celebrated a “lively” India Independence Day on August 10, 2024, the theme of which this year was “Shramev Jayate” – Victory comes with hard work.

The program started with the welcome address by Chairperson Rajeev Shrivastava followed by a prayer recital conducted by Kuldeep Uppal, a press release from the organization said.

One of several dance groups that performed at the August 10, 2024, India Independence Day celebrations in North Brunswick Township, NJ.

The US Pledge of Allegiance was observed followed by a flag hoisting ceremony with special guests on the stage including – Joe Danielsen (Assemblyman NJ), Francis M. Womack (Mayor North Brunswick), Mary Hutchinson (President North Brunswick Council), Rajesh Mehta (Councilman), and Govind Rajan (CEO Agraj Seva Kendra).

The national anthems of US and India were sung as well as the well-loved patriotic song Vande Mataram.

Special guests were felicited on stage and gave speeches, and emcees conducted the program which began with dance performances and other cultural items.

Band group performing at the North Brunswick Township, NJ, India Independence Day celebrations of August 10, 2024.

The children from Elementary, Middle, and High School levels performed on stage. Others who performed included a group from a Classical Dance School, adult performers, instrumental bands, as well as speeches from students.

A skit was staged by students of all levels showcasing personalities who were recognized for their hard work based on the theme Shramev Jayate.