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16 JULY 15, 2022

IDP USA to celebrate

‘AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV’

at India Day Parade of Long Island on August 7

The parade that culminates in an entertainment program will showcase

India’s heritage and culture and Indian Americans’ achievements. Children’s carnival and

games area will be free. Raffle will have attractive prizes

OUR BUREAU dent, said that the parade this time mission on Human Rights, in his and Past President Beena Kothari, in
will originate from Hicksville Com- address praised India’s intellectual their brief speeches, gave a call to the
Mineola, NY
munity Center on Carl Street West, force and free thinking and said community to support the parade with
n celebration of India’s 75th an- adding that the enthusiasm this time that nobody could have kept the tan-man-dhan (body, mind and funds).
niversary of independence, IDP is high since this is the 75th landmark country in shackles. He also prom- The parade that culminates
IUSA will hold its 12th annual year of India’s Independence, and ised full support and protection for in an entertainment program will
India Day Parade in Hicksville, Long the parade will proudly celebrate In- the parade on behalf of the Town showcase India’s heritage and cul-
Island on August 7, it was announced dian Government initiative ‘Azadi Ka and County. ture and Indian Americans’ achieve-
at the Curtain Raiser on June 21 held Amrit Mahotsav’. The program emceed by Past ments. Children’s carnival and
at the prestigious Nassau County Ex- He recalled the sacrifices of President Mukesh Modi started games area will be free. Raffle will
ecutive and Legislative Building here. freedom fighters, some known and with the recital of the Indian and have attractive prizes.
The event was attended by IDP some not so. How important inde- American anthems, followed by the A couple of Indian-Americans
USA team members, past presidents, pendence is for a country you can see ceremonial lamp lighting. The first running for elected office in the New
community leaders, officials of Nas- in Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s item was an energetic dance item, York primaries were in attendance.
sau County as well as the Town of aggression, he pointed out. Ganesh Vandana, performed by a Dinner at the event was served by
Oyster Bay, and presspersons. IDP USA Founder Bobby K Ka- young girl, Angel. Rajbhog.
Vimal Goyal, IDP USA Presi- lotee, Chair of Nassau County Com- IDP Chairperson Indu Jaiswal Continued at next page... >>

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