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India association of long Island (IalI)

celebrates India’s 73rd republic day

at IalI Center, Hicksville, nY

OUR BUREAU Town of North Hempstead. Hon. The food arrangements were done and majority in a democratic structure
Ragini Srivastava spoke about the by Mint Restaurant, and everyone and emphasized about unity in our
Hicksville, NY
Indian Republic Day and hoisted the praised the hot & delicious food. community. Other Community lead-
ALI Secretary Pradeep Tandon Indian Flag. She also gave a Citation All the past presidents spoke and ers present were Mukesh Modi, Jasbir
welcomed all the guests and in to India Association of Long Island praised the arrangements made by (Jay) Singh, Deepak Bansal and Mr.
Ihis welcome speech mentioned that was received by President Bina IALI and the way function was conduct- Zahid Syed.
why 26th January was chosen as the Sabapathy. ed. Past President Dr. Sharwan Bagla All the Dignitaries and Commu-
Republic Day. “The Indian Nation- Indian and US National Anthem Enlighted the audience by his wisdom nity Leaders were asked to say few
al Congress, on 19 December 1929, were sung by all present. about Flag hoisting and unfurling. words about Republic Day. In their
passed the historic ‘Purna Swaraj’ – President Bina Sabapathy wel- Other dignitaries present were speech they spoke about what is Re-
(total independence) resolution – at comed all the guests, and spoke about Ms. Arooz Islam, Executive Direc- public Day, when it came into exis-
its Lahore session. A public declara- the Indian Republic Day and said that tor, Nassau County Office of Asian tence, the constitution of India and
tion was made on 26 January 1930 – we are very proud to celebrate India’s American Affairs, Mr. Harry Brar, sacrifices made by patriots to achieve
and that is why we chose 26th January 73rd Republic Day. Deputy Director, Nassau County of- our freedom from British rule. All of
as our Republic Day”. India Association of Long Island fice of Asian American Affairs, Hon. them blessed and showed their sup-
In spite of a very cold day, the honored Mr. Gary and Mrs. Ravin- Councilman Dennis Dunne, Town of port to the newly elected President
function was attended by over 50 der Kaur Sikka of Mint Restaurant Hempstead District 6, Dr. Bobby Ka- Bina Sabapathy and EC team 2022.
IALI members and Guests. Past Pres- Garden City, NY and presented an lotee, Chairman of the Board Nassau There was a surprise raffle that
idents Dr. Anila Midha, Dr. Bhavani award for their excellent service and County Human Rights Commission. was won by Mr. Mukesh Modi.
Srinivasan, Dr. Sharwan Bagla, Mrs. sponsorship of Induction Ceremony All other past presidents spoke The event ended by Vote of
Beena Kothari, and Mrs. Gunjan of IALI Executives 2022, on 16th Jan- about the significance of Republic Thanks by Secretary Pradeep Tandon
Rastogi were present. uary 2022 at Mint Restaurant. Hot Day and stressed the importance of who thanked all on behalf of Presi-
The Vice President Hargovind tea was served in the beginning and unity in the world as well as in IALI. dent Bina Sabapathy and EC for at-
Gupta introduced the chief guest, after the conclusion of the ceremony Community Leader Krish Rudra tending the function and wished them
Hon. Ragini Srivastava, Town Clerk, packed lunch was distributed to all. spoke about responsibility of minority a very happy Republic Day.

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