PRESIDENT Bharrat Jagdeo joined Bollywood superstar Rani Mukherji, the Grand Marshall, waving to tens of thousands of people in New York city during the 31st annual parade to mark India’s independence from England.

‘SHARING THE SAME STAGE’:  President Bharrat Jagdeo and Bollywood stars Rani Mukherji and Gulshan Grover during the parade in New York over the weekend.

President Bharrat Jagdeo and other officials in New York during the India Independence Parade. Also seen in photo is Presidential Advisor Mr. Donald Ramotar.

President Jagdeo at the parade over the weekend.

Gulshan Grover, known for his ‘bad man’ role in Bollywood films, also accompanied the President on stage. In remarks at the event, President Jagdeo said Indian culture is alive and well in Guyana.  He congratulated the organizers for a magnificent parade and thanked them for inviting him.
The President was due to have dinner with Rani Mukherji last night at the Royal Albert Palace in New Jersey.
The parade was organized by the FIA and the President turned down several invitations in the past. The FIA said it was honored to have President Jagdeo graced the parade this year.