The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) of Chicago celebrated the 74th Indian Republic Day with patriotic fervor.

India’s Republic Day is an important event for all Indians as the Constitution was approved by the Constituent Assembly on 26th January 1949 and entered into force on 26th January 1950. .

Wow… Wow… It was the 74th Indian Republic Day celebration by the Federation of Chicago Indian Associations since 1980. The FIA ​​celebrates Republic Day each year in Chicago.

More than 350 people attended the 74th Annual Republic Day celebration at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Schaumburg, Illinois on Friday, January 20, 2023. The celebration began with the American and Indian national anthems and the lighting of lamps by the Vice Consul General of India in Chicago. , Shri TD Bhutia, and all honored guests, community leaders, FIA directors, elected FIA president Dr. Rashmi Patel and team members of the Executive Committee.

Honored guest Sri Raja Krishnamoorthy shared the importance of the Constitution and Republic Day celebrations.

The inauguration and swearing-in of the 2023 President-elect and Executive Committee was facilitated by Mr. Kantibai S. Patel, Chairman of the FIA’s Election Commission.

Mr. Shri TD Bhutia, Deputy Consul General of India, Chicago, shared a great insight into India’s progress on several parameters and the success of the Indian footprint at the global level and across America.

Dr Rashmi Patel, President of the FIA ​​from 1980 to 2023, said that the team selected by the FIA ​​will work to create an easy platform for the benefit of the community, development, accessibility and support of all professions. shared his vision and ideas to be implemented in

In addition, the program included a Patriot song, a traditional Indian instrument ‘Tablas’ by Mr. Sonari, a performance of Indian traditional dance ‘Kathak’ by Mr. Gurmit Mahas, and a speech by FIA Jungistan’s Dancepetar team. – Youth Wings on pre-1947 and post-1947 Indian scenarios Story of progress and success over the last decade by Mr. Mahek Patel Tasty traditional Indian dishes as feedback collected directly by EVP and FIA Secretary , appreciated and enjoyed by one of them.

The best part is the people who really liked the event and admitted to noticing a lot of good things in the upcoming action and looking forward to such a value added event from FIA Chicago.