Several Indian-American community organizations came together in New York to publicly mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday with a special billboard displayed in Times Square.
The initiative, held on September 17, brought together organizations representing different sections of the Indian-American diaspora. Participants included the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) NY-NJ-CT-NE, Jaipur Foot USA, The Diaspora Bi-Weekly, GANA (Gujarati Associations of North America), FISANA (Federation of Indo-American Seniors Associations of North America), VADTAL DHAM, NJ, and BAJANA (Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America).
The billboard served as a collective birthday greeting from the participating organizations. By choosing Times Square, the groups placed their message in one of New York City’s most prominent and heavily visited public spaces, allowing the tribute to reach a broad audience of residents, tourists and international visitors.
The participating organizations described the initiative as a reflection of community unity and the Indian-American diaspora’s continuing cultural and emotional connections with India. Their decision to collaborate also brought together groups with different areas of focus, including regional and cultural associations, senior citizen organizations and humanitarian initiatives.
The groups also expressed their appreciation for Modi and extended wishes for his health, strength and continued service to India. The public display provided an opportunity for the organizations to celebrate the occasion collectively rather than through separate individual events.
Modi’s birthday was marked by greetings and celebrations in India as well as among Indian communities overseas. In remarks shared by the Prime Minister’s Office, Modi acknowledged the wishes and blessings he received, saying that such gestures reinforced his commitment to serving the people of India.
For the organizations involved in the New York initiative, the Times Square display offered a highly visible way to convey their birthday message while highlighting the Indian-American community’s connection with its heritage.
The participating groups represent a diverse cross-section of Indian Americans, reflecting different regional backgrounds, generations and community interests. Their joint effort demonstrated how organizations with varied missions can collaborate around a shared cultural occasion.
With the birthday message displayed against the backdrop of Times Square, the tribute connected an Indian community celebration with one of the world’s most recognizable public landmarks, bringing the Indian-American diaspora’s greeting into a global setting.
