# Delaware declares India Day; Wangchuk seeks second freedom

2026-08-13T09:57:11+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has declared August 15 as 'India Day' in the state, becoming the latest US state to officially recognise India's Independence Day. The proclamation honours the Indian-American community's cultural heritage and its contributions to Delaware. New York and New Jersey had already given similar recognition. The move comes ahead of India's 80th Independence Day. Separately, activist Sonam Wangchuk has appealed for a 'peaceful revolution' in how India chooses its political leaders. In a video message, he said nearly half of MPs have criminal cases and a third face serious charges. He urged citizens to suggest selfless and principled candidates to lead the country, warning that without change, India may not become a developed nation by 2047.

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- aajtak.in <https://www.aajtak.in/world/story/delaware-india-day-august-15-india-independence-day-america-ntc-mnrd-smsr-dskc-2621230-2026-08-13?utm_source=rss>
- aajtak.in (2) <https://www.aajtak.in/india/news/story/sonam-wangchuk-independence-day-peaceful-revolution-second-independence-ntc-rlch-dskc-2621563-2026-08-13?utm_source=rss>

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