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New England Community Extends a Warm Welcome

to Congressman Ro Khanna at Fundraising Event

The Indian American Community of Massachusetts successfully raised over $25,000 at this event.

OUR BUREAU In his remarks, Congressman
Khanna emphasized the importance
LEXINGTON, MA
of recognizing India’s elected leaders
n a picturesque Sunday af- and acknowledged that the relation-
ternoon, the New England ship between India and the United
OIndian American commu- States is pivotal. He stressed that
nity gathered once again to extend India’s emergence as a powerful na-
a warm welcome to Congressman tion, two generations removed from
Ro Khanna, renowned as a member colonialism, requires realistic expec-
of the esteemed “samosa caucus,” tations in terms of alignment with US
representing Silicon Valley and Cali- policies.
fornia’s 17th district. The meet-and- In his closing statements, Mr. Ka-
greet fundraiser, hosted by the US pur shed light on the upcoming visit
India Security Council’s President, of Congressman Khanna and other
Mr. Ramesh Vishwanath Kapur, esteemed members of Congress to
along with esteemed co-hosts Thom- India in August, signifying the con-
as Arul, Ashok Bhatt, Dr. Suvas De- tinued commitment to strengthening
sai, Sanjay Gokhale, Priya Samant, India-US ties.
Amar Sawhney, Deepika Sawhney, This momentous event marked
Pramit Maakoday, Manoj Schinde Puran Dang, Mrs. Ranjani Saigal, Ro Khanna to New England, empha- not only a celebration of Congress-
and Abhishek Singh proved to be a Ms. Amrita Saigal, Mr. Gope Gid- sizing the Congressman’s unwaver- man Ro Khanna’s achievements but
remarkable occasion for celebration wani, Mr. Dhruba Sen, Mr. Archan ing perseverance and determination also a testament to the cohesive spirit
and camaraderie. Basu, Dr. Smita Joshi, Puneet Kohli, that led him to triumph in his third and vibrant engagement of the New
The event took place at the Clay Paru Sanghvi, Vijay and Madhu Na- election, eventually defeating the England Indian community in fur-
Oven restaurant, nestled in the his- rang, Dr. Dinesh Patel, Mr and Mrs. incumbent. Notably, Congressman thering bilateral relations between
toric town of Lexington, MA, and Yash Shah Mr. Guruprasad Sowle, Khanna played a significant role in India and the United States.
was graced by the presence of many Krishna Srinivasa and many others. inviting Indian Prime Minister Na- The Indian American Commu-
distinguished business and commu- Mr. Ramesh Kapur, in his open- rendra Modi last month to address nity of Massachusetts successfully
nity leaders, including Mr. and Mrs. ing address, welcomed Congressman the joint session of the US Congress. raised over $25,000 at this event.

IOCUSA leaders interact with Shri. K. Raju, National

coordinator- SC, ST, OBC and Minority Department of AICC

OUR BUREAU Congress party is at the forefront of
fighting for the cause of the common
New York, NY
man. The meeting also assessed the
OCUSA leaders met with Shri. deteriorating situation in India as re-
K. Raju, who is the National Co- gards democracy and religious free-
Iordinator of the Indian National dom.
Congress for SC/ST/OBC and Mi- Mr. Raju applauded the grand
nority Affairs and exchanged views reception organized for Rahul
on how to improve the messaging Gandhi and said, “Rahul Gand-
to the Diaspora while increasing the hi spoke to the Diaspora from the
reach of the organization. Mr. Raju, depths of his heart.” He also urged
formerly an IAS officer, resigned the Diaspora to make use of the
from service in 2013 to join the Con- technologies available to counter the
gress party. false messaging and propaganda em-
Prior to his resignation from ser- anating from the BJP circles.
vice, he served as Additional Secre- Mr. Phuman Singh, Chairman,
tary, Govt of India at the National Punjab Chapter, Rajeswar Reddy
Advisory Council (NAC) headed by Gangasani, President, Telangana
Smt. Sonia Gandhi. Chapter, Sharath Chandra and Bal-
IOCUSA team headed by Pres- and Vice-Chair George Abraham IOCUSA and assured him of our dev Randhawa also participated in
ident Mr. Mohinder Singh Gilzian briefed him on the activities of the support and commitment as the the discussions.

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