In Sri Lanka, the 77th Independence Day was celebrated with enthusiasm in Colombo. Members of Indian diaspora and friends of India participated in the celebration of 77th Independence Day at India House in Colombo. Remembering the sacrifices of Indian forces, High Commissioner Of India Gopal Baglay laid a wreath at the IPKF monument. He hoisted the National Flag and read out excerpts from the President’s Speech. He also administered the Panch Pran pledge to all participants. 

On the occasion, Sri Lankan students of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Colombo performed Indian dance performances to enthrall the crowd. The Sri Lankan Naval Band also gave a performance on Vande Mataram. At the same time, Under a CSR initiative of Lanka IOC, a subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation, Wheelchairs were presented to Divyangjan.