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AAPI Celebrates India’s Independence Day with Leadership

Summit, Akshardham Visit, and India Day Parade

OUR BUREAU

New York, NY
merican Association of Physi-
cians of Indian origin (AAPI)
Ahad a powerful weekend of cel-
ebration, service, and community, as
we honored India’s 79th Independence
Day in the heart of New York City,”
said Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, President
of AAPI. “We were fortunate to be
part of and led the ‘I Love My India
Float Parade’ – Celebrating Our Her-
itage from Raipath to Times Square.
Azadi Ke Rang, AAPI Ke Sang.”
To spread the message of health
and wellness for all and salute India on
the occasion of India’s Independence
Day anniversary, leaders of AAPI
marched at the India Day Parade
in New York City on Sunday, August
17th, 2022. Applause from the crowds
reached a crescendo as the colorfully
decorated Float bearing AAPI’s name,
symbol, and message of health and
wellness to all rolled on in New York
City on a bright Sunday afternoon.
Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, President Earlier, on Saturday, August 16th, physicians and how India is emerging Visit – A spiritual delegation expe-
of AAPI along with several Executive AAPI organized a Press Conference as the hub for medical technology, the rience.” The Akshardham Temple
Committee Members, Dr. Hetal Gor, and Leadership Retreat at the Indian pharmaceutical industry, and afford- management graciously arranged
Chair of AAPI BOT; Regional Direc- Consulate – an exclusive dialogue with able health care through national In- a complimentary private tour of the
tors, members of BOT from different AAPI leaders and Corporate Leaders, surance schemes. temple, exclusively for AAPI. Pujya
parts of the country joined the over eloquently moderated by Dr. Hetal Panelists at the Retreat were: Anil Yogananddas Swami and Pujya Nil-
a hundred thousand fellow Indian Gor, AAPI BOT Chair. Bansal, a distinguished entrepreneur, kanthsevadas Swami, enshrined in the
Americans to be part of the largest In- In his brief remarks, Consul Gen- philanthropist, and community lead- delegation, a core message: “Whatev-
dia Day Parade, organized by the Fed- eral of India, Honorable Binaya Sri- er, best known as the Founder and er we do, do it with purpose and good
eration of Indian Associations (FIA). kanta Pradhan praised the achieve- Chairman of Indus American Bank; intentions!”
Several AAPI leaders, includ- ments and contributions of Indian Bhavdeep Singh, a seasoned business This curated experience offered
ing Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, Dr. Hetal American Physicians. “AAPI is one leader with a strong track record in a serene and meaningful opportunity
Gor, Dr. Mehar Medavaram, Pres- of the strongest organizations in the healthcare, retail, and professional to explore the temple’s divine archi-
ident-Elect of AAPI; Dr. Krishan United States. And an impactful or- services; and, Parag Amin is a vision- tecture, engage in sacred rituals, and
Kumar, Vice President of AAPI; Dr. ganization,” he said. “In India, the ary entrepreneur, inventor, and tech- deepen our collective connection to
Seema Arora, Secretary of AAPI; Dr. decision makers and policy makers nologist with decades of experience dharma and devotion.
Anjali Gulati, and Sunita Polepalle, know about AAPI and what AAPI has across technology, finance, real estate, On Friday, August 14th, AAPI
members of AAPI BOT, Dr. Avinash done over the years, especially about retail, and hospitality. leaders joined several community
C. Gupta, Mid-Atlantic I I Regional the role being played in strengthening On the auspicious day of Jan- leaders for the “Tricolor Triumph
Director; Dr. Gautam Kamthan, Pres- the Indo-US relationship.” He high- masthami, August 16th, AAPI lead- Over Manhattan,” as the Empire
ident, YPS; and, Dr. Priyanka Kolli, lighted the many contributions and ers participated in a pilgrimage, State Building lit up in saffron, white
President, MSRF were prominent achievements of Indian American “Pathways to Peace – Akshardham & green.
among those who led the parade.
“What an extraordinary outpour-
ing of love and pride we’ve witnessed
this Independence Day,” said Dr.
Amit Chakrabarty. “From coast to
coast, your enthusiasm has lit up our
celebrations with the spirit of unity,
heritage, and hope. The overwhelm-
ing response to our events deeply
moves us—each moment is a testa-
ment to the strength and vibrancy of
our AAPI community.”

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