Madam Deputy Speaker, I move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes that on 15 August each year, India commemorates the date upon which it became an independent nation in 1947;
2) further notes that this day is celebrated by the Indian people with flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programmes across the country in honour of those who fought and sacrificed their lives in the struggle for independence;
3) acknowledges the significance of this day for South Africans of Indian origin as they celebrate their cultural heritage and freedom with family and friends; and
4) congratulates the Indian government on their celebration of this day.
Agreed to.