The umbrella of Indians in Rwanda has today morning joined the rest of the Indians across the world to honor Independence Day that is cerebrated on August 15, commemorating the independence from the British rule in 1947.
Exclusively speaking to igihe.com, the Chairman of the Indian Association of Rwanda (INAR), Dinesh Kalyan said: “There has been a growing population of Indians in Rwanda reaching 141, 500 people.
“This year’s cerebrations in Kigali were sort of a long marriage festival going on over the last two weeks with great enthusiasm and participation by both genders of all ages in different activities like sports, painting competition and cultural program.
“We started with blood donation and 73 people donated blood” He said adding that while in Rwanda they started other activities that will keep on, like Umuganda program doing it by themselves as Indian community in Rwanda.
He also pointed out that so far INAR is playing a role model to the rest of the foreign communities living in Rwanda.
On behalf of the INAR, Kalyan appreciates the government of Rwanda for its sustainable development that has led to their stay in the country.
“We all know well that we are living in a very well organized, well governed, lawful, secure, clean and developing country and we are really proud for that” he observed.
He urged the Indian community in Rwanda to preserve the sanctity of Rwanda and also to work hand in hand towards its development and become a role model in each sector. He also challenged them to respect the laws of the country by all means.
In read message to the Indians in Rwanda, Pratibha Devisingh Patil, the president of India noted: “Our independence was won on principles of truth and non-violence.
“It is this as well as the transformation impact it had on other parts of the world that makes our freedom struggle exceptional.” He concluded.
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