Indian Diaspora floods New York streets for Independence Day celebrations

The parade was organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA). Its chairman, Ankur Vaidya, said the event reflected both pride and responsibility. "It's a proud moment to be here with our fellow community members. A large diaspora has turned up for the celebrations... India is about to become the third-largest economy, so it is the responsibility of every diaspora member to act as a bridge between the two countries," he said.