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India Association of Long Island holds

Induction Ceremony of new Executive Council

Event took place on Sunday, 16th January 2022 from 12 noon to 3 pm at

Mint Restaurant in Garden City, New York

OUR BUREAU
Long Island, NY
he function started by tea/cof-
fee and snacks. The function
Twas attended by more than
85 guests that included many IALI
members, many past presidents, pub-
lic officials, community leaders, re-
nowned journalists and media hosts.
Mr. Narinder Kapoor, a senior
member of the organization bless-
ed the ceremony with his invocation
prayer and gifted a copy of “Bhagvad
Gita” to the President as a guiding
force to lead the organization. After Jon Kaiman Deputy County Executive Suffolk County, Judge Elizabeth Fox McDonough of New York State Supreme Court, Sharanjit S Thind,
that, USA and Indian National An- Harry Brar, and many past presidents.
thems were sung.
Pradeep Tandon, Secretary IALI Bina Sabapathy spoke about her
2022 in his welcome speech extended future plans to take IALI to the next
a warm welcome to all dignitaries, level. She expressed her plan of an
past presidents, and all esteemed “Advisory Board” consisting of 12 to
guests, including Judge Elizabeth 14 Past Presidents to guide and advise
Fox McDonough of New York State her with their knowledge and experi-
Supreme Court, Mr. Joe Kaiman, ence., She said that the presence and
Deputy County Executive, Suffolk active participation of the Past Presi-
County. dents, the pillars of the organization
Secretary Pradeep Tandon men- will give boost to perform her duties
tioned about the commitment and to their utmost satisfaction. She ex-
service to the community provided plained her thought about bringing
by IALI. He expressed that he would unity in diversity by creating a “Di-
work with full commitment, honesty versity Forum” by choosing represen-
and integrity. He also mentioned that tatives from different States of India,
the best of our association is yet to Sharanjit S. Thind, Dr. Bobby Kalotte, Mrs. Madhu Pareek and other guests. and to show the main stream that In-
come and we all have to work togeth- dia is a land of many cultures but at
er for a better future for our associ- ecutive Council members to faithfully introduction of President Bina Saba- the end one INDIA.
ation. execute office of their respective po- pathy and spoke about 32 years her President Bina Sabapathy
Mr. Bobby Kalotee gave a brief sitions in IALI and to perform their of dedicated community service. Mr. thanked all her mentors, Mr. Varind-
introduction of Hon. Judge Elizabeth duties to the best of their abilities, to Rudra also acknowledged and appre- er Bhalla, Mrs. Ratna Bhalla, Guru
Fox McDonough of New York State protect, preserve, protect and defend ciated the presence of Mr. Jasbir Jay Maan from Vedic Heritage, Mr. Mo-
Supreme Court Judge, 10th District. the constitution and bylaws of IALI, Singh who contested against Bina Sa- hinder Singh Taneja, Mr. Kamlesh
Judge Fox McDonogh spoke about Constitution of Nassau and Suffolk bapathy. Mehta, Dr. Bobby Kalotee, Mrs. Indu
the important work that our associa- counties, Constitution of NY State President Bina Sabapathy said Jaiswal, Dr. Bhavani Srinivasan, Dr.
tion does and the contribution made and the constitution of the United in her speech that she is a proud Past Binod Verma, Dr. Anila Midha, Dr.
by the Indian community at large. States of America. President of 2017 standing as the Jagdish Gupta, Mr. Gobind Munjal,
The oath was administered Citations were presented to Pres- 32nd Current President of prestigious Dr. S. S. Ranu, Mr. Kishore Kun-
by Hon. Judge Elizabeth Fox Mc- ident Bina Sabapathy, Vice Presi- 43 old organization. She said that the cham, Mr. Satnam Singh Parhar.
Donough to the 32nd President of dent Hargovind Gupta, Secretary seed were planted by five Long Island Two terms past President Anila
IALI Bina Sabapathy who took oath Pradeep Tandon from County Exec- Physician Families to promote Indi- Midha (2008-2009) in her farewell
on “Bhagvad Geeta”. Judge Eliza- utive Bruce Blakeman represented an culture in a foreign land through introduction to outgoing president
beth Fox McDonough also admin- by Mr. Harry Brar and Citation from Dance, Music, Art and Festivities Shashi Malik talked about the dedi-
istrated the oath to Vice President Supervisor Joseph Saladino of Town grew up as a beautiful tree with the cated service that was given by Shashi
Mr. Hargovind Gupta, Secretary Mr. of Oyster Bay represented by Mr. love, affection and harmony of Indian Malik and her team. President Bina
Pradeep Tandon, EC members Dr. Mukesh Modi. Families in and around Long Island Sabapathy presented a plaque to out-
Neeru Bhambri and Mr. Gary Sikka. After the swearing in was over, and spread all over United States going president Shashi Malik.
The oath was taken by above Ex- Mr. Krishnendu (Kris) Rudra gave with more than 2400 members.

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