As has become the tradition now, India’s Honoury Consul in Auckland Bhav Dhillon, organised the event at his home, with over 100 diaspora leaders representing diverse communities and states, attending. Dhillon, in his speech, stressed on the importance of brotherhood amongst our various diverse communities, reminding that India has a long history of multiculturalism and proven secular credentials. Indian origin members of parliament, Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi and Dr Paramjit Parmar were also present, alongside Inspector Rakesh Naidoo, Judge Ajit, and Kiwi-Indian businessman Roshan Nauhria.
Minister for Ethnic Communities Jenny Salesa attended the event organised by the Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Turst in Auckland, wearing a green Saree.
The Indian High Commission in Wellington, organised an event to mark India’s 71st Republic Day on the morning of the 26th, with the Indian High Commissioner Muktesh Pardeshi leading the gathering in celebrating India’s birth as a republic
The Wellington Indian Association (WIA) organised the event on January 26th morning. (pic credit: WIA)
Then, on January 27, the HCI hosted a reception in Wellington attended by various signatories including National List MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, who in a Facebook post later, appreciated the fusion dance performed by the Natraj School of Dance. (pic credit: K. S. Bakshi/ Eva Kaprinay)