# Amit Shah praises Boston Indian-American Independence Day event 2026-08-15T02:45:22+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Union Home Minister Amit Shah has praised the Foundation of Indian Americans New England for organising its fifth International India Day Parade and Freedom Festival at Boston Harbor on August 9. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has issued a proclamation observing August 15, 2026, as India Day in the state. The organisation is led by president Abhishek Singh. The event featured cultural floats, community groups, veterans, first responders and thousands of participants from across New England. Shah said diaspora initiatives connect young people with Indian heritage and strengthen India-US cultural, economic and social ties. The organisation said Boston’s Prudential Center will be lit in the colours of the Indian flag for the first time as part of the commemoration. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Amit Shah, Boston, Foundation of Indian Americans New England, India-US relations, Massachusetts Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/amit-shah-praises-boston-indian-american-independence-day-event/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/amit-shah-praises-boston-indian-american-independence-day-event/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.