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amrut mahotSav

celebration of 75th year of India Independence

at Brooklyn Borough hall Steps

Dr Sheetal Desai, President NY Chapter, “Milan Mr Dilip Chauhan, Executive Director of South Hon. Eric Adams Brooklyn borough President
Cultural Association” & Mr Sridhar Shanmugam Asian affairs, Brooklyn Borough. addressing the audience (Solo).

Our Bureau Hosts of the event Dr. Sheetal and significance of which was democracy is commendable
Desai President of NY Chapter explained by Dr Sheetal Desai which highlights the universal
New York
W Brooklyn Borough President. Navatman Inc wel- Dr Ingrid Lewis Martin, the contribution of Indians to
of Milan Cultural Association to strengthen the bond of rela- understanding and cherished
ith the Support of the & Mr. Sridhar Shanmugam, tionships.
relationship. He acknowledged

Deputy Borough President the city and the global contri-
President’s office, Mi- comed the gathering.
lan Cultural Association Inc The event opened with the commended the host organi- bution and said that our hearts
& Navatman, Inc organized a drum beat of Indian folk “Thapu zations Milan & Navatman are with the entire Indian Di-
spectacular event, celebrating Drum” the vibrant drum beats and parents of this young gen- aspora on the lives of families
the 75th year of India Indepen- attracted the audiences and eration to encourage them to that have been impacted and
dence Day – AMRUT MA- the gathering started swelling. maintain the roots of this deep together we continue to come
HATSOV. The Traditional Lamp Light- Indian culture in the efforts of together on issues together in
The event was filled with ing was done by The Brooklyn maintaining the culture and the trying times of Covid Crisis
elected officials, communi- Borough President Mr. Eric heritage in the land of opportu- as well.
ty leaders, VIP’s artists and Adams, Ms. Ingrid Lewis Mar- nities. She was joined with her Brooklyn Borough Presi-
general audiences including tin Deputy Borough President, son and daughter in law in tra- dent Mr Eric Adams, along with
attendees who were attracted Mr Dilip Chauhan Executive ditional Indian attire. the Deputy Borough President
by colorful and musical perfor- Director of Asian Affairs Sen- The Brooklyn Borough gave away citation’s awards to
mances of rich cultural exhibi- ator Andrew Gounardes and President stated that he is very community Leaders & Com-
tions of Indian Tradition. other dignitaries Ashok Vora, happy to be here to celebrate munity achievers. The recipi-
Mr. Dilip Chauhan, Exec- Hiren Chauhan, Virendra Pa- the 75th Independence Day ents of the awards were: Mr. H
utive Director of South Asian tel, Mayank Dwivedi, Dr Shee- of the rich Indian communi- R Shah – Chairman TV Asian,
Affairs of the Brooklyn Bor- tal Desai. Mrs. Rupa Sridhar Ji ty mentioned the celebrating Mr. Virendra Patel, President
ough President’s Office flagged tied sacred thread of Rakhi with the Independence of the larg- Santi Niketan Inc, Mr. Suresh
off the start of the program. special prayers for good wishes est Democracy by the oldest Continued on next page... >>

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