Who called India ‘Pakistan’ during the speech, now there is a ruckus

NYC mayor Eric Adams makes gaffe: Of India Independence Day New York Mayor Eric Adams mistakenly referred to India as ‘Pakistan’ several times in his speech at a ceremony held in Queens on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Independence Day. Adams attended the ‘India Day Parade’ held in Queens on Saturday.

The stage from which New York Mayor Eric Adams addressed the expatriate community was decorated with balloons in the colours of the national flag. A banner was put up on it which read, ‘Mayor Adams Celebrates the Indian Community’.

Pakistan’s name was taken by mistake

In this ceremony, he was holding the national flags of India and America. There were people from the Indian community in this ceremony. They were carrying the Indian flag. After all this, when New York Mayor Eric Adams started his speech, he mistakenly said Pakistan instead of India three times.

So great to be with our Indian community in Queens today for their annual parade celebrating their independence!

These New Yorkers are an essential part of our city, and we are proud to work with them every day. pic.twitter.com/9t6ICiFCE6

— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) August 17, 2024

In his address, he said, ‘We hoisted the flag in Bowling Green earlier this week. People from this community are handling law enforcement responsibilities in large numbers. These are the Pakistani officers who are constantly moving forward. Their number is constantly increasing. These people are very important for our public safety.

Someone from the crowd interrupted

He further said, ‘I thank you for inviting me here. I have known this community for a long time, from Little Pakistan and Queens, Little Pakistan and Brooklyn, you are a major foundation of our city, so let’s celebrate your freedom.’ Meanwhile, someone shouted from the crowd, ‘India’, ‘India’ is being talked about.