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Dr. Parag Mehta, NY. has been a cornerstone of the Hin-
A distinguished lineup of dig- du community, serving the spiritual,
nitaries and community leaders social, and community needs of so
graced the event. Among the nota- many, and we are proud to commem-
ble attendees were Binaya Shrikanta orate their tremendous commitments
Pradhan, Consul General of India in to serving the needs of others.”
New York, Dr. Varun Jeph, Deputy Assemblymember Rozic added,
Consul General, Congressman Tom “It’s an honor to recognize the BAPS
Suozzi, New York State Assembly- Mandir on their 50th anniversary.
men Edward Braunstein and Ron For 50 years, the Mandir has been a
Kim, State Senator John Liu, and center for worship, cultural heritage,
Queens Borough President Donovan and community service. Its contribu-
Richards Jr.. Religious and commu- tions to the lives of its members and
nity leaders, including Mr. Jagannath the community have been profound
Rao from ISKCON Temple Brook- and far-reaching. I am grateful to cel-
lyn, Sister BK Tina from the Brahma ebrate their dedication to promoting
Kumaris, and Shiva Acharya, unity, service, and spirituality with my
Earlier this year, the New York fellow leaders in government.”
State Senate and Assembly passed The 50th anniversary celebra-
resolutions commemorating the 50th tions in Flushing, NY mark the begin-
anniversary of BAPS’s first mandir brated BAPS’s spiritual, social, and “This year marks the 50th anniversa- ning of similar events across the U.S.
in North America. The resolutions community contributions. ry of the BAPS mandir in Flushing, a and Canada, continuing to showcase
sponsored by Senator John Liu and Senator John Liu reflected on the historic milestone for the mandir and BAPS’s dedication to fostering com-
Assemblymember Nily Rozic cele- significance of this moment, stating, our community. The BAPS mandir munity, spirituality, and service.

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