New York [US], August 12 (ANI): As the Independence Day celebrations kick off with fervor and enthusiasm across the world, while celebrating the enduring bonds of friendship, the American states of New York and New Jersey have proclaimed August 15, 2026, as India Independence Day. The Consulate General of India in New York shared the proclamations in a series of posts on X. The Consulate expressed gratitude to Governor Mikie Sherrill for proclaiming August 15, 2026, as "Indian Independence Day" in New Jersey. Expressing gratitude to Governor Kathy Hochul for proclaiming August 15, 2026 as "India Independence Day" across New York State, the Consulate said on X that the proclamation celebrates India's journey of independence and the democratic values shared by India and the United States. The 80th Independence Day celebrations promise to blend profound historical traditions with a forward-looking tribute to India's rising generation.