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Australia celebrates India’s Independence Day as PMs exchange greetings

Vivek by Vivek
August 15, 2021
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Australian capital Canberra’s iconic Telstra Tower was lit in Indian Tricolours on 15 August to mark the 75th anniversary of Indian independence.

Many iconic buildings, including Canberra’s Telstra Tower, Council House and The Bell Tower in Perth, Brisbane City Council, were lit in Orange, White and Green on 15 August to mark India’s Independence Day as Australian Politicians wished Indian diaspora.

#Canberra landmarks lit up in the tricolours to celebrate #India Independence Day & 🇳🇿🇮🇳 friendship. #Dosti #IndiaAt75 #AmritMahotsav @ABarrMLA pic.twitter.com/rJ9EILlwxS

— Barry O’Farrell AO (@AusHCIndia) August 15, 2021

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison posted a video with Hindi subtitles on his social media channels which he joyfully started with “Namaste and Happy Independence Day”.

“Wishing my dear friend Narendra Modi, the people of India and our Australian Indian community a joyous Independence Day. We cherish our close partnership with India, built on trust, respect and shared values. Happy Independence Day,” Mr Morrison tweeted along with the video.

Some glimpses of landmark places illuminated in Brisbane. Thank you Brisbane City Council and Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner for the kind gesture.#BrisbaneCityHall #KingGeorgeSquare #VictoriaBridge#AmritMahotsav #IndiaAt75 #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/SH1FUNtJib

— India in Australia (@HCICanberra) August 15, 2021
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Indian PM Narendra Modi responded saying, “Thank you for your kind greetings, my friend Scott Morrison. India too cherishes its increasingly vibrant partnership with Australia, based on shared values and robust people-to-people links.”

Thank you for your kind greetings, my friend @ScottMorrisonMP. India too cherishes its increasingly vibrant partnership with Australia, based on shared values and robust people-to-people links. https://t.co/TkKlt7q4Rb

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2021

Indian High Commission organised a virtual screening of the Flag hoisting ceremony where High Commissioner Manpreet Vohra presided over the celebrations.

आप सभी को आस्ट्रेलियाई सरकार की ओर से ७५ वें स्वतंत्रता दिवस की ढेरों शुभकामनाएँ| I was delighted to mark the occasion at the High Commission & experience the pride of my 🇮🇳 colleagues & the joy of flying kites together. Sharing some glimpses. #IndependenceDay #IndiaAt75 pic.twitter.com/ob3JYKLcG3

— Barry O’Farrell AO (@AusHCIndia) August 15, 2021

Australia’s High Commission also organised a special event Flag Hoisting ceremony to celebrate India’s Independence Day and while High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell greeted the people of India.

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