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IOC Inaugurates Karnataka Chapter

to Further Bolster INC Efforts

in Upcoming Lok Sabha Elections

OUR BUREAU Lok Sabha elections.”
IOC USA President Sri Mohin-
STATEN ISLAND, NY
der Singh Gilzian, who is in India on
n February 24, 2024, the In- an important INC work via phone,
dian Overseas Congress USA congratulated Sri Rajiv Gowda and
Oconfirmed the appointment wished him and his team a successful
of new officers for the Karnataka inaugural event as you earnestly start
Chapter during their inaugural din- working this election year.
ner ceremony held at the Five Star Senior leaders Sri John Joseph-
Banquet Hall, Long Island City, New Sr. VP/IOC USA, Sri Baldev Rand-
York. hav – VP/IOC USA, Malini Shah,
This chapter will work under the VP/IOC USA, Sri Sharat Vemuganti-
leadership of Sri Rajiv Gowda, an General Secretary/IOC USA, Rajes-
experienced advocate who has dedi- hwara Reddy – President Telangana
cated his life to fighting for equality, Chapter, Ram Gadula -Chair Telan-
fairness, and democratic principles. gana Chapter, Amer Sing Gulshan-
Sri Harbachan Singh, Secretary President Haryana Chapter, Leela
General, IOC USA, opened the event Maret- President Kerala Chapter
with greetings and remarks, “Con- and Dr. Joshua Jaya Singh-President
gratulations to Sri Rajiv Gowda, to- Tamil Nadu Chapter addressed the
day marks a momentous occasion gathering and congratulated Sri Rajiv
as we embark on this journey under Gowda.
your capable leadership. Your ability Sri Rajiv Gowda, the newly ap-
to assemble such outstanding team (Front row L-R) Malini Shah, Yamuna Nagaraj, Rajiv Gowda, Leela Maret, Nivedita Chandrap- pointed president, thanked everyone
speaks volumes, and I am eager to pa and Thomas Matthews. (second row L-R) Mohammad Shahada, Abhishek Harish, Amrick for the opportunity to serve Indians
witness the remarkable achievements Singh Pehowa, Amer Singh Gulshan, Mohammed Murtuza, George Abraham, Rajeshwara everywhere and the tremendous re-
that await us, especially with the Lok Reddy, Harbachan Singh, Baldev Randhav, Imran Pasha. (Third row L-R) Mahesh Patel, Manoj sponsibility he is ready for. In his re-
Sabha elections in the horizon. The marks, Sri Rajiv Gowda said, “India
upcoming Elections are particularly Mulki, Sharat Vemuganti, Ram Gadula and John Joseph. is the largest democracy in the world
important, and we will communicate and must stand as a beacon for all
with each other to ensure we are in Global Chairman Sri Sam Pitroda as stark reminders of the challenges others who dream of living in a dem-
sync with the voters of India and sup- offered a heartwarming congratula- facing Indian democracy. Yet, united ocratic country. As a democracy, we
port their yearnings for a change in tions and introduction. He said this as a cohesive force, we possess the cannot be afraid of those who abuse
the status quo. We need every voter chapter’s presence marks a particular power to cause meaningful change. the power given to them by the peo-
to participate and support the Indian moment in our collective mission, “I Through our collaboration, we will ple. Instead, when they abuse that
National Congress so democracy can stand with unwavering pride to ex- thwart any further attempts to erode power, the people must take it back
be saved for everyone today and fu- tend my heartfelt congratulations to the democratic fabric of India.” from them and give it to those that
ture generations.” you and your team. Your dedication In a taped video message, Dr. will strive to create a unified India,
Vice Chairman of IOC USA, has formed a new bedrock for the Arathi Krishna, charge secretary of an India that can truly emerge on the
Sri George Abraham, addressed the INC and is poised to be a loyal ad- the All-India Congress Committee global stage as a rights-respecting de-
gathering and highlighted India’s dire vocate for democracy in India. The IOC, offered a warm welcome and mocracy.”
current political situation and the Karnataka Chapter will resonate as congratulated Sri Rajiv Gowda. She Yamuna Nagaraj and Thomas
apparent threat to democracy and a powerful voice, upholding the fun- said, “You are bringing a unique ex- Matthews were appointed as General
free and fair elections. Sri Abraham damental principles of democracy, perience to the IOC USA family, Secretary and Treasurer, while Manoj
introduced the new president of the justice, freedom, equality, fraternity, and we are confident that the newly Mulki assumed the role as Joint Sec-
Karnataka Chapter and said, “It is my and secularism, regardless of caste, organized chapter will soar to success retary. Abhishek Harish, Nivedita
distinct pleasure to have the Karnata- language, or religion.” Sri Pitroda under your leadership. Karnataka’s Chandrappa, Mohammad Sahada
ka Chapter officially on board to help specifically commented on the crucial decisiveness in the state elections sent were appointed as members of the
us in the people’s fight to retake our timing as the INC is poised to shape a powerful message to the nation un- Executive Committee. Newly ap-
beloved country from those who want the future of India, particularly in the der the leadership of CM Sri Siddara- pointed Nikhil Thagdur- Joint Secre-
to foster and facilitate discrimination, 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He said, maiah and Deputy CM Sri D.K. Shi- tary, Indira Reddy – President, Mah-
division, and a blatant disregard for “the recent Supreme Court ruling on vakumar. Our democracy is in crisis, ila Congress, Govindaraj and Madhu
freedom in our motherland.” electoral bonds, farmer unrest, and and we must stand shoulder to shoul- Iyer - executive board members were
In his address via Zoom, IOC encroachments on civil liberties serve der to fight for a win in the upcoming unable to attend the event.

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