The High Commission of India organised the 69th Republic day of India celebration at the Intercontinental hotel in Mayfair, London. The High Commissioner of India to UK, His Excellency Y K Sinha addressed a gathering of distinguished Indian diaspora along with MPs, Peers and Councillors, attending the evening filled with cultural activities and music.
Sinha spoke about UK-India joint efforts, the year of culture and PM Modi’s vision, while the Chief Guest Rt Hon Mark Field, Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, talked about the growing strong relationship between the two countries and also discussed about his previous 3 visits to India, and a future visit that may include a trip to Kolkata and Hyderabad.
On this evening the Open University, in collaboration with the University of Exeter and the High Commission of India and the Nehru Centre, also launched an interactive digital timeline of images telling the story of Indians in Britain toured the UK alongside other images from the last 200 years. This was formally launched by the high commissioner and the Chief Guest.
In the morning there was a flag hoisting ceremony held in the high commission of India, attended by staff and guests.
