Seattle, USA — August 15, 2026: The Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted a grand celebration to mark the 80th Independence Day of India, bringing together an eminent gathering of dignitaries, community leaders, and distinguished guests.

Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy ji was invited as a distinguished guest on this momentous occasion.

The event featured traditional cultural performances including a live performance of Vande Mataram by Grammy Award winning violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan and his students, patriotic songs and Assam's Bihu dance.

The proceedings began with the ceremonial unfurling of the Indian national flag by Shri Prakash Gupta ji, followed by a formal welcome extended to Dr. Satpathy ji and the other dignitaries present at the event.
The notable dignitaries includes
* Mr. Sunil Gavaskar - Cricketing Legend; Padma Bhushan (1980) & Arjuna Award (1975)
* Hon'ble Tina Orwall - Washington State Senator, 33rd Legislative District
* Hon'ble Angela Birney - Mayor of Redmond
* Hon'ble Dana Ralph - Mayor of Kent
* Mr. Srini Gopalan - President & Chief Executive Officer, T-Mobile
* Mr. Anand Eswaran - Chief Executive Officer, Veeam Software
* Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji - President & Spiritual Head, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Satpathy ji spoke on the guiding philosophy of working for "the greatest number for the greatest period," urging continued efforts toward community development initiatives for India and reaffirming the spirit of service and nation-building on this historic milestone.

The celebration reflected the deep-rooted ties between India and its diaspora community in the United States, honoring 80 years of India's independence with a spirit of unity, culture, and shared purpose.