Kathmandu/New Delhi, August 15, 2026 — Raju Lama, International President of the SAARC Journalist Forum (SJF), has extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the Government and people of India on the occasion of the country’s 80th Independence Day.
In his message, Lama praised India’s remarkable journey since independence and acknowledged its significant contributions to democracy, economic development, technological innovation, and regional cooperation in South Asia. He said India’s progress has inspired millions across the region and strengthened the collective aspirations of South Asian nations.
“On behalf of the SAARC Journalist Forum and journalists across South Asia, I extend heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the people of India on the historic occasion of the 80th Independence Day. This milestone reflects India’s enduring commitment to democracy, diversity, freedom, and development,” Lama stated.
He emphasized the importance of media in safeguarding democratic values and promoting mutual understanding among nations. Lama noted that journalists have a crucial role in fostering peace, combating misinformation, and strengthening people-to-people relations throughout the SAARC region.
The SJF President also highlighted the longstanding cultural, historical, and people-to-people ties among South Asian countries and expressed hope for greater regional cooperation, peace, and prosperity in the years ahead.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the SAARC Journalist Forum to promoting press freedom, human rights, democratic values, and regional harmony.
“May the spirit of freedom, unity, and progress continue to guide India toward greater achievements and contribute to peace and stability in South Asia,” he added.
The SAARC Journalist Forum is an international organization representing journalists from South Asian countries and works to promote press freedom, democracy, human rights, peace journalism, and regional cooperation.
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Last Updated: August 15, 2026 by admin_raju
SAARC Journalist Forum President Raju Lama Extends Greetings on India’s 80th Independence Day
Kathmandu/New Delhi, August 15, 2026 — Raju Lama, International President of the SAARC Journalist Forum (SJF), has extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the Government and people of India on the occasion of the country’s 80th Independence Day.
In his message, Lama praised India’s remarkable journey since independence and acknowledged its significant contributions to democracy, economic development, technological innovation, and regional cooperation in South Asia. He said India’s progress has inspired millions across the region and strengthened the collective aspirations of South Asian nations.
“On behalf of the SAARC Journalist Forum and journalists across South Asia, I extend heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the people of India on the historic occasion of the 80th Independence Day. This milestone reflects India’s enduring commitment to democracy, diversity, freedom, and development,” Lama stated.
He emphasized the importance of media in safeguarding democratic values and promoting mutual understanding among nations. Lama noted that journalists have a crucial role in fostering peace, combating misinformation, and strengthening people-to-people relations throughout the SAARC region.
The SJF President also highlighted the longstanding cultural, historical, and people-to-people ties among South Asian countries and expressed hope for greater regional cooperation, peace, and prosperity in the years ahead.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the SAARC Journalist Forum to promoting press freedom, human rights, democratic values, and regional harmony.
“May the spirit of freedom, unity, and progress continue to guide India toward greater achievements and contribute to peace and stability in South Asia,” he added.
The SAARC Journalist Forum is an international organization representing journalists from South Asian countries and works to promote press freedom, democracy, human rights, peace journalism, and regional cooperation.
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