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Mandal of Chicago, Gayatri Mandir states and regions of India. “It doesn’t Several political leaders from Chi- Patel, Vice President Jayesh Patel,
Parivar , Jalaram Temple , Sri Gurud- matter how different we are. What cago including Illinois State Senator Amar Upadhyay, Secretary Jatinder
wara Sahib Devon , United Telugu matters in building a community, is Ram Villivalam, State Representative Singh Bedi, Jt. Secretary Chirag Cha-
Christian Community, Metropoli- the desire to live in a peaceful, giving, Kevin OlicKal, and Alderman Ray- vda, Treasurer Vijender Doma, Jt.
tan Asian Family Services (MFAS) caring and safe environment, despite mond Lopez also participated in the Treasurer Nirmala Reddy and Trust-
& UMAS, Zankar Beads, the all our differences.” Said Dr Ram parade and congratulated the Indian ees Bhailal Patel,
State Bank of India, CK Motors, Pa- Chakraborty founder of Chicago Kali diaspora. “As we stand firm and unit- Kanti N Patel, Iftekhar Shareef,
tel Brothers , Care for Soul , Midwest Bari. Mrs India Worldwide 2022 RU, ed, I have no doubt that we will con- Babu Marsha Patel, Anil Pillai, So-
Malayalam Associations , Sardar Pa- Best Talent, Aparna Chakravarty was tinue to write many more stories of han Joshi, and honorary Trustee Sher
tel Foundation, Hanuman Temple, the guest of honor on the Chicago’s success and happiness together; said Rajput also marched with full enthu-
UDUPI Palace, Tiffin Restaurant, In- Kali Bari Float. A beautifully deco- State senator Ram Villivalam. FIA siasm and spirit. President, Rakesh
dia Saree Palace, and the Karni Sena rated float of the Metropolitan Asian Trustee Iftekhar Shareef also greeted Malhotra thanked the Trustees and
of Chicago. The floats truly represent- Family Services went past the stage the Indian American Community. the executive team for their tireless-
ed the diversity of the Indian Ameri- chanting “Vande Mataram”. The FIA Executive Board members ly effort over the past several months
can community showcasing their cul- Unity Sardar Patel Foundation float including past President Raj Patel, to organize this Successful event.
ture heritage, representation of their was roaring “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.” Executive Vice President Hemant --Asian Media USA

Towards Better Living

Wisdom from the life and talks of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Throughout 2022, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
presents a bi-monthly article series to help us
navigate our existence towards better living.

When: Every second & fourth
Friday of the month

This series is dedicated to Pramukh Swami Maharaj,
whose centennial in 2022 gives an occasion to celebrate
the life of a person who will inspire generations towards
goodness, happiness and harmony.

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