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75 Indian-American associations join hands to celebrate

Indian Independence at Capitol

OUR BUREAU cratic journey but also hold within them the power table Indian Americans are Entrepreneurs, CEOs,
and potential to enable Prime Minister Narendra Lawmakers /Elected officials of Indian descent,
Washington, DC
Modi’s vision of activating India 2.0, fueled by the leading Doctors, Scientists, Technologists, Stu-
n a historic show of strength and unity, 75 In- spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India). dents, and Working professionals. They have con-
dian-American associations have announced “The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav means elixir of en- tributed to the innovations and have been at the
Ithe celebration of 75th Anniversary of Indian ergy of independence; elixir of inspirations of the forefront of cementing the relationship between
Independence at the US Capitol in Washington, warriors of the freedom struggle; elixir of new ideas India and the United States.
DC. The 75 organizations represent all states of the and pledges; and that of self-reliability. Therefore, According to Ashok Bhatt, Vice Chair of the
US. The historic event is scheduled for Wednesday, this Mahotsav is a festival of the awakening of a na- organizing committee, Honorable Taranjit Singh
September 14, from 4 pm to 8 pm. tion; the festival of fulfilling the dream of good gov- Sandhu, Ambassador of India to the United States,
Dr. Jashvant Patel, CEO of the US Indian ernance; and the festival of global peace and devel- will be a guest of honor for this evening. Isaac New-
Relationship Council, President of Sardar Patel opment,” said Narendra Modi, speaking on August ton Farris Jr, Congressman Brad Sherman, Mi-
Fund for Sanatan Sanskruti, and Chairman of the 15, 2022 from the Red Fort, New Delhi. In his chelle Steel, Frank Pallone, Buddy Carter, Aman
Organizing Committee, declared, “This unique speech, Modi laid down a road map for India 2.0 to Sinha, senior lawyer from Supreme court will grace
event will be a hallmark in the festivity of India’s become a developed nation within the next 25 years. the occasion. The celebration will bring many law-
independence bringing 75 organizations together Indian American community has significantly makers, Senators, Congressmen, CEOs, Doctors,
and showcasing India’s unique culture and diversi- contributed to America in the past 75 years. The Scientists, Entrepreneurs, and Professionals as
ty. The Indian diaspora organizations will use this achievements include advancements in healthcare, well as Pandit Sandeep Mahavir, renowned Kath-
opportunity to remember India’s rich tradition, its technology, human rights, sustainability, environ- ak Dancer and Choreographer, Swaradhish Dr.
heroes, people, and their achievements.” mental health, etc. Innovation is at the forefront, Bharat Mohan Balvalli, Playback singer and Indian
This Independence milestone will honor the and the US and India, the oldest and largest de- Idol fame Bhavya Pandit, Ustad Kadar Khan and
people of India, who have not only been instrumen- mocracies, respectively, have worked together to Kalavant center will be the guests of the celebra-
tal in bringing India thus far in its vibrant demo- further the relationship in many areas. Many no- tion at the Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.

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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