The Indian community in Bhutan came together at the Indian embassy in Thimphu to observe India’s 69th Republic Day, today.
The celebration began with a ceremonial function. Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Jaideep Sarkar unfurled India’s National flag. India’s National Anthem was also sung.
The Ambassador read out the Indian President, Ram Nath Kovind’s address to the nation. On behalf of the Bhutanese government, Gyalpoi Zimpon presented the scarf to the Ambassador. Also present at the ceremony were senior government officials and other prominent personalities in the country.
Officers and other ranks of the Indian Military Training Team, DANTAK, and Indians on deputation with the Bhutanese government, representatives from Public Sector Units and other members of the local Indian community also came to mark the occasion.
