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IOCUSA Celebrates One Year Anniversary

of Bharat Jodo Yatra

OUR BUREAU
New York, NY
ndian Overseas Congress cele-
brated the first anniversary of the
IBharat Jodo Yatra in a reception
organized by the Kerala Chapter in
honor of visiting Member of Parlia-
ment Ramya Haridas.
Commenting on the anniversary,
Mr. Mohinder Singh Gilzian, Presi-
dent of the IOCUSA, said,” We gath-
ered here to celebrate a remarkable
milestone—the first anniversary of
the Bharat Jodo Yatra. This journey,
spanning more than 4000 kilometers,
has taken us through the heart and dreams, and concerns. The Bharat Best India.” religion but to all of us,” Ms. Haridas
soul of India, covering 12 states and 2 Jodo Yatra is not just about covering Ramya Haridas, who is on a vis- added.
Union territories. This Yatra aims to kilometers on a map but bridging dis- it to the United States, spoke of the Ms. Leela Maret, President of
unite India and to come together and tances in our hearts. Bharat Jodo Ya- long struggles the erstwhile Congress Kerala, welcomed the Chief Guest,
strengthen our nation. Bharat Jodo tra is not just a physical journey; it’s party leaders undertook to make the Smt. Ramya Haridas to the meeting.
Yatra also provided an opportunity a journey of the spirit. It’s a journey nation that is India today. “Their sac- Mr. George Abraham, Mr. Varghese
to listen to the voices of India. We’ve that celebrates the idea of ‘Ek Bharat, rifices will never be forgotten. India Pothanicad, Jose George, and Sam
heard our fellow citizens’ hopes, Shreshtha Bharat’ - One India, the doesn’t belong to any one group or Mannarikot also spoke.

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