PM Modi extends July 4 wishes to Trump on ‘behalf of 1.4 billion Indians’ — ‘May the next 250 years bring greater...’
“May the next 250 years bring even greater prosperity, peace and progress for America and take the India-US partnership to new heights,” said PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended “warmest congratulations” to US President Donald Trump on America's 250th birthday on behalf of “1.4 billion Indians”.
July Fourth marks the anniversary of the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence.
In a post on X, Modi wrote, “On behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, I extend my warmest congratulations to President Trump and the people of the United States on the historic 250th anniversary of your Independence.”
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July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of America's independence, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, which declared the 13 American colonies free from British rule.
PM Modi extended his warmest congratulations to US President Donald Trump and the people of the U.S. on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, emphasizing the shared values of democracy and partnership between India and the U.S.
America250 is significant as it represents a nationwide effort to commemorate 250 years of American history, highlighting achievements in freedom, democracy, and cultural heritage through various events and exhibitions.
Planned celebrations included a fireworks display, military flyovers, parades, and a speech by President Trump at the National Mall, which were all intended to honor the historic milestone.
The 2026 July 4 celebrations faced significant challenges from a severe heat wave, which led to the cancellation of the Independence Day parade in Washington, DC, and posed threats of thunderstorms that could disrupt evening fireworks.
Modi asserted that India and the United States share more than a strategic partnership.
“Our shared belief in democracy, rule of law and the limitless potential of our people make our friendship a force for global good,” Modi said. “May the next 250 years bring even greater prosperity, peace and progress for America and take the India-US partnership to new heights.”
Trump ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence on Friday.
The signing of the Declaration of Independence, one of history's most-celebrated articulations of democratic ambitions, is being marked in myriad ways.
The landmark birthday celebration comes at a time of deep political division, with a president determined to put his stamp on the festivities.
Set to take a central role in the festivities, Trump plans to speak at the National Mall in Washington, lined with monuments celebrating the nation's Founding Fathers, ahead of what is being billed as a historically enormous fireworks show that will rain down over the US capital.
Trump has added a program of roaring military flyovers and an unusual campaign-style political rally for July Fourth.
The national holiday comes in the middle of a brutal heat wave, with some 160 million Americans under extreme weather warnings, wreaking havoc with planned block parties and barbecues in towns and cities across much of the country.
With temperatures in the US capital expected to reach 102F (39C) -- and the heat index soaring to 110-115F, the Independence Day parade in Washington was canceled.
Trump, who turned 80 last month, remains undeterred by the sweltering temperatures.
"It's going to be approximately 107 degrees out, and I'm going to go and I'm going to make a really long speech -- just to show that I can do anything," Trump said in the run-up to the revelry.
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