Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford attended a ceremony to commemorate the 75th Indian Independence Day. The event was been organised by Indian Honorary Consul Raj Aggarwal and was also attended by the Lord Mayor of Cardiff Rod McKerlich, Counsel General Mick Antoniw, cross-party assembly members, as well as senior officers from the armed forces, police and community leaders.
A hundred guests attended the flag-raising ceremony. Only registered guests were allowed to attend so that Covid guidance could be observed. The Cardiff Castle was floodlight with Indian colours and flags for the occasion.
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford said: “I was delighted to have the opportunity to join representatives of the Indian community in Wales and civic leaders in celebrating Indian Independence Day. The community has always made a significant contribution to life in Wales and, during the pandemic, has shown a great example by pulling together to support those most in need.”
In his speech Indian diplomat Raj Aggarwal said: "Indian Independence Day is celebrated all over the world with lots of love and pride, and we are glad that year we can celebrate it with friends and colleagues again. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the community leaders for their massive contribution during this difficult Covid period and in particular, the Ty Krishna centre (ISKCON Wales) in Cardiff, which has served over 100,000 meals to the elderly, vulnerable and needy throughout this covid pandemic, this has been an amazing achievement.”
