The morning of 15th August, Slough shone with pride and patriotism as more than 500 members of the Indian diaspora gathered at 7:30 am to celebrate the 79th Independence Day of India. The event reflected unity, love, and devotion to the Motherland, with families, children, and community members coming together in the true spirit of freedom.
The occasion was graced by the Deputy Mayor of Slough, Cllr. Neel Rana; Ex-MP Virendra Sharma Ji; former Mayors; Councillors; and distinguished community leaders. Their presence, alongside the enthusiastic participation of families, filled the atmosphere with joy, hope, and the timeless values of sacrifice, resilience, and pride that India’s freedom fighters gifted us.
Speaking on the occasion, IDUK Co-Founders and Directors — Mr. Hirdesh Gupta, Mr. Ajay Murudkar, and Mr. Alok Gupta have extended heartfelt gratitude to all the guests, diaspora members, performers, sponsors, and volunteers for their participation and support. They also expressed delight at IDUK’s growing footprint across the UK.
Launch of IDUK Kent Chapter in Ashford
Marking the Independence Day celebrations, IDUK proudly announced the launch of its Kent Chapter in Ashford. The inauguration was graced by Mr. Sojan Joseph, MP of Ashford and Kent, who commended the efforts of IDUK in uniting and empowering the Indian diaspora.
Heartiest congratulations were extended to the Core Team Members of the IDUK Kent Chapter:
- Mr. Manish Mangarhe Ji
- Mr. Samir Mhatre Ji
- Dr. Sripriya Sharma Ji
- Mr. Vishal Patil Ji
Their commitment and leadership will further strengthen IDUK’s mission to serve the Indian diaspora community across the UK.
The celebrations concluded with chants of “Jai Hind! Vande Mataram!”, echoing the unbreakable bond between India and its diaspora.