Independence Day 2024: US Embassy in India wishes in 22 languages from The Constitution
India is commemorating its 78th Independence Day, which marks its independence from British domination. People are also turning to social media to share their celebrations, including the US Embassy in India.
India is commemorating its 78th Independence Day, which marks its independence from British domination. People are also turning to social media to share their celebrations, including the US Embassy in India. The members posted a video in which they greet everyone on this auspicious day in 22 different languages.
Watch the viral video of the US Embassy wishing India
Did you know the Indian Constitution defines 22 scheduled languages? All of us at Embassy New Delhi and the consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai couldn¡¯t decide which language to use to express our excitement about Indian Independence Day, so we just used them¡ pic.twitter.com/8ZztmfEsHx
¡ª U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) August 15, 2024
¡°Did you know the Indian Constitution defines 22 scheduled languages? All of us at Embassy New Delhi and the consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai couldn¡¯t decide which language to use to express our excitement about Indian Independence Day, so we just used them all! From every corner of the United States to every corner of India¡ Happy Independence Day!¡± reads the caption to the video.
Which languages did the video feature?
The eighth schedule of the Indian Constitution includes 22 languages: Assamese, Gujarati, Hindi, Bengali, Kashmiri, Kannada, Manipuri, Konkani, Malayalam, Nepali, Oriya, Marathi, Telegu, Urdu, Bodo, Punjabi, Tamil, Sindi, Sanskrit, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali.
Of the 22 languages, 14 were originally listed in the Constitution, with the others added later. There is also a call for the introduction of 38 other languages. Some include Bhojpuri, English, Pali, Tulu, Kok Barak, and others.
With over 10,000 views, the share has also received nearly 200 likes. It's also been retweeted multiple times.
Here's how other Embassies wished India
Happy Independence Day India ??
¡ª Irish Embassy India (@IrlEmbIndia) August 15, 2024
Today we honour the sacrifice and commitment to freedom of those who fought for India¡¯s independence.
? The embassy staff dressed up in the colours of the Indian tri-colour to mark the 78th Independence Day
L¨¢ na Saoirse sona India ???? pic.twitter.com/Up8AmeC2Fx
Members of the Indian diaspora in South Korea enthusiastically participated in the celebrations of 78th Independence day at the Indian Embassy in Seoul.
¡ª India in ROK (@IndiainROK) August 15, 2024
Ambassador Amit Kumar hoisted the Tricolor and read Hon¡¯ble President¡¯s Address to the Nation. This was followed by¡ pic.twitter.com/0piJ3sdT8I
??Happy Independence Day, India!
¡ª NL Embassy India ???? (@NLinIndia) August 15, 2024
Warmest greetings to all our Indian friends in ?? & ?? celebrating 78th Independence Day.
We cherish our strong and long standing bilateral relationship with India. #StrongerTogether #Happy_Independence_Day #IndiaNetherlandsFriendship pic.twitter.com/3RfhoCznAr
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