Indian Ambassador to China, Pradeep Kuamr Rawat hoisted the Indian national flag ‘Tiranga’ on India’s 79th Independence Day on Friday, August 15, 2025. The ceremony was attended by a large group of diaspora members.
Special guests included Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Vice President Ajay Bhushan Pandey and other members of the Indian community.
After hoisting the flag, Ambassador Rawat read excerpts from President Murmu’s Independence Day eve address to the nation. Cultural programs showcasing India’s heritage and traditions were included in the celebrations.
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In Shanghai, Indian Consul General Pratik Mathur hoisted and unfurled the tricolour at the consulate premises. More than 200 Indian nationals attended the event across Shanghai Municipality and the provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. As per a press release, guests included community leaders, friends of India from the local Chinese community, and members of diplomatic corporations were also present.
