Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Washington Senate Honors India's Republic Day
The Washington State Senate had a special meeting to celebrate India's Republic Day.
They made a special announcement called Resolution 8674 to honor India's democracy and the many Indian-Americans living in Washington.
Two Indian-American senators, Manka Dhingra and Vandana Slatter, helped with this.
The Consul General of India, Prakash Gupta, was also there.
They talked about how Indian-Americans add to the community in many ways, like in schools, businesses, and culture.
The meeting started with some traditional Indian verses and ended with a special dance performance.
It was a way to show friendship between India and the United States.
Washington State Senate convened a special session to celebrate India's 77th Republic Day.
Resolution 8674 was adopted, acknowledging India's democratic traditions and the contributions of Indian-Americans.
Senators Manka Dhingra and Vandana Slatter piloted and supported the resolution.
The event featured a recitation from the Taittareeya Upanishad and a Bharatnatyam dance performance.
Consul General Prakash Gupta hosted a luncheon reception at the Washington State Capitol.
- Who
- Washington State Senate, Indian-American Senators Manka Dhingra and Vandana Slatter, Consul General Prakash Gupta
- What
- Adoption of Resolution 8674 celebrating India's 77th Republic Day
- When
- January 27 (special session)
- Where
- Washington State Capitol, Olympia
- Why
- To honor India's democracy and the contributions of the Indian-American community
- Event
- Washington State Senate special session
- Resolution Number
- 8674
- Piloted By
- Senator Manka Dhingra
- Supported By
- Senator Vandana Slatter
- Consul General
- Prakash Gupta
- Indian-American Population
- More than 100,000 in Washington
- Event Features
- Taittareeya Upanishad recitation, Bharatnatyam dance
- Celebration
- 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'
