Satya Nadella attends India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations in Seattle

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The 76^th Republic Day of India Reception was hosted in Seattle at the Bell Harbour Conference Centre on 26 January 2025. More than 500 people attended the high profile event, according to a press release from the Indian Consulate in Seattle.

Governor of Washington Bob Ferguson, and Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, joined the reception as Guests of Honor.

Governor Ferguson acknowledged “the incredible contribution the Indian society makes not just for India but for the entire world,” adding that as a new Governor of the state he looked forward to building on the relationship with the Consulate General of India in Seattle.

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Addressing the gathering, Nadella acknowledged that he “was a product of the bond that exists between the two countries (India and USA.” He praised the leadership of both the countries for their “focus on how to use technology to leverage education outcomes, health outcomes, public service efficiency, competitiveness and productivity of small businesses.”

Several lawmakers from Capitol Hill also joined the celebrations, among them, Rep. Suzan DelBene, Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Michael Baumgartner, Rep. Kim Schrier. They welcomed India’s achievements as the world’s largest democracy.

Other distinguished participants included Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, along with Mayors of  TEN cities of Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Auburn, Tacoma, Mercer Island, Monroe, Kent and Sammamish. Several Washington State Senators and Representatives, along with King County and Bellevue City Council elected members also participated at the evening celebrations.

In a special recognition, Washington State Senate in Olympia also passed a State Senate Resolution 8604, moved by State Senator Manka Dhingra and supported by Senator Vandana Slatter, welcoming the 76^th Republic Day of India and the strong friendship between the people of India and the United States of America.

Several iconic buildings in Seattle, including the Seattle Great Wheel, Seattle Convention Center and Columbia Center were also lit up in tricolours to mark the India’s special day.

The  Republic Day reception in Seattle also showcased several unique exhibits on display, which included a) ODOP (One District, One Product) featuring one unique cultural heritage product from each state and union territory of India; a Photo Exhibit: India through Tim’s eyes, which put on display some of India’s most iconic tourism sites, that were photographed by ace photographer Tim Durkan, during his recent visit to India in September last year. Several dance performance showcasing the various dance forms of “Bharat titled Natyam” were extremely well received by the gathering, according to the press release.

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