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Gujarat Maharashtra Day celebrated at

Indian Consulate in New York

OUR BUREAU
New York, NY

he Federation of Indian Asso-
ciation and the Indian Consul-
Tate celebrated Gujarat Maha-
rashtra Day on May 1 at the Indian
Consulate premises in New York as
part of the ongoing celebrations of
‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ com-
memorating 75 years of Indian Inde-
pendence.
The chief guests to grace the
occasion were Archana Joglekar - a
celebrated actress, director & a re-
nowned Kathak exponent, and Ms.
Kaajal Oza Vaidya - a noted author,
scriptwriter, radio jockey, and a mo-
tivational speaker.
The event was attended by Con-
sul General Randhir Jaiswal, DCG
Dr. Varun Jep, FIA President Mr.
Kenny Desai, FIA Chairman Ankur
Vaidya, H R Shah, Dr. Sudhir Parikh,
and Mayor of Edison Sam Joshi.
Randhir Jaswal welcomed the
guests and said that the Indian Dias-
pora from both the states of Gujarat
and Maharashtra, not only in Amer-
ica but in other countries as well,
continues to contribute towards the
economic and social progress of the
countries they live in. DCG Dr. Var-
un Jep, in his speech said that people
from both the states are leaders in
Finance, Business, Entrepreneurship
and they also stand out for their rich
cultural traditions and heritage.
One minute silence was observed
in the memory of founding member,
Past President and Vice Chairman
Emeritus Late Mr. Yashpal Soi. Mr.
Vaidya remembered him for his self-
less service and dedication to the
cause of FIA and lamented the loss
FIA has suffered in his passing away.
Archana Joglekar spoke about
the folk of Maharashtra. She ex-
plained in detail about the culture
and folk tradition of Maharashtra.
She also spoke about the shared said that today’s gathering is proof an honor to be present and spoke were regaled with cultural perfor-
culture of both states. Ms. Ka- of the fact that our country lives in about his vision to have a satellite of- mances from both the states and
jal Oza Vaidya said that both the our hearts. fice of IIT India in Edison. especially the ‘Garbha’ and ‘Laavni’
states should be seen in unison and H R Shah said that he is honored Sudhir Parikh said that he shares which they thoroughly enjoyed. The
commended the fact that the twin to be there for the event and gave a a personal bond with Maharshtra Maharashtrian folk dance was per-
states took to the path of progress brief outline of the history behind the as he did his schooling from Mum- formed by the students of ‘Archana
and development and have excelled Gujarat Maharashtra day when the 2 bai. He attributed his success to the Nritalya’ which is run by Archana
in the fields of enterprise, culture, states came into being. Sam Joshi, State of Gujarat as it accorded him Joglekar.
commerce, and entertainment. She the Mayor of Edison, said that it was his higher education. The audiences Photo Credit: Jay Mandal.

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