Seven major landmarks in Abu Dhabi will be lit up in tricolour this evening in honour of the Indian-Republic Day, Indian embassy has confirmed.
Indian ambassador to the UAE Navdeep Singh Suri said the “rare, spontaneous and special gesture” by the UAE government is a hallmark of the strong ties between India and the UAE.
The India’s Ambassador to UAE also tweeted “In an exceptional gesture of friendship, the Govt of UAE has conveyed that 7 major public buildings in Abu Dhabi will be lit up with the Indian tricolour tonight. So keep your cameras ready at 7 pm.”
Commenting on the UAE announcing 2019 as the Year of Tolerance, Suri said Indian community will celebrate the value of tolerance as “it runs deeply in India since ancient times.”
“If we need a visual confirmation of the state of the UAE-India relationship we will see this evening.Seven prominent public buildings in Abu Dhabi will be carrying the India tri-colour this evening,” said Suri addressing the Indian community who gathered at the embassy premises to celebrate their country’s 70th Republic Day.
The day marks the anniversary of India adopting its constitution on January 26, 1950.
Patriotic fervour ran high as the ambassador hoisted the national flag followed by the chanting of ‘Jai Hind’ and rendition of the national song. Suri also read out the speech of Indian President’s Republic Day speech, which emphasized India’s pluralism and inclusiveness.
The ambassador also exhorted blue collar workers, who had gathered at the embassy, to approach the embassy officials when they face difficulties.
“It is your right to get paid every month. If you have any salary issues, please don’t wait for weeks or months to inform us. This is your embassy, and we are here to help you.”
The ambassador also unveiled the Charkha at the embassy foyer in the presence of designer Sunaina Suneja and T.V. Damodaran, President of the Gandhi Sahitya Vedi.
The embassy will also be a hosting a republic day special reception on Saturday evening at the Jumeriah Etihad towers which will be attended by ministers and high-level officials.
Source:khaleejtimes
