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The Indian Eye
36 canadanewsline AUGUST 21, 2020 independence day celeBrated
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ndia’s 74th Independence Day was celebrated in Canada with great fanfare
despite the pandemic.
In Toronto, a flag hoisting
ceremony was held on the occasion at the Indian Con- sulate during the morning hours. It was indeed an his- toric occasion as this was the first time that the tricolours lit the CN Tower in Toronto.
The waters at Niagara Falls also displayed the co- lours of the Indian flag.
In Alberta, Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement in recognition of India’s Independence Day:
“The largest democracy in the world was born on this date 73 years ago. In a world of turmoil, that democracy has endured just as Mahatma Gandhi’s belief in non-vio- lent protest has inspired peo- ple everywhere.
“Today, India combines ancient traditions with 21st century innovation to stand as one of the pre-eminent developing economies. Its growing businesses reach global markets as more of its citizens attain ever-higher levels of education.
“I look forward to once again visiting India to strengthen our commercial and cultural ties. More than
175,000 Albertans of Indi- an heritage contribute im- mensely to our province, and I am proud to join with them in celebrating India’s Inde- pendence Day.
“Best wishes on India’s 74th Independence Day.”
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