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Indian Overseas Congress USA Hosts Memorial

Event Honoring Late Harbachan Singh in New Jersey

OUR BUREAU
Edison, NJ
he Indian Overseas Congress
USA (IOCUSA), in associa-
Ttion with its New Jersey, Telan-
gana, and Kerala Chapters, organized
a solemn memorial event at Albert’s
Palace, Edison, New Jersey, to pay
tribute to Shri Harbachan Singh, the
long-serving Secretary-General of IO-
CUSA, whose passing marks an irre-
placeable loss to the organization and
the Indian diaspora.
The program was attended by
leaders and members representing
multiple IOCUSA chapters. Ms.
Praveen Singh, daughter of the late expertise and investments to further NJ Kerala Chapter President James George Abraham, Vice Chair of
Harbachan Singh, offered floral trib- strengthen these areas. George , who introduced MP Hibi IOCUSA, added that “his tireless ser-
utes on behalf of the family. Messages of condolence were Eden all took part in the program. vice was not just an obligation, it was
The Chief Guests, Members of also shared by Sam Pitroda, Glob- Vice President Baldev Randhawa, his calling, a reflection of his deep love
Parliament Shri Chamala Kiran Ku- al Chairman of the Indian Overseas Treasurer Joshua Jai Singh, General for the Indian diaspora and his com-
mar Reddy and Shri Hibi Eden, spoke Congress, and Shri Rahul Gandhi, Secretary Sophia Sharma, and IT Fo- mitment to its unity.”
warmly of Sri Harbachan Singh and who described Harbachan Singh as cal Point Rajiv Mohan also joined, as Speakers throughout the eve-
joined the gathering in offering heart- a pillar of IOCUSA’s activities in the did Jose Charummood, who delivered ning celebrated Harbachan Singh’s
felt tributes to his decades of dedicat- United States, particularly in the New a moving eulogy together with Mo- unwavering dedication, humility, and
ed service. Both leaders used the oc- York area. They praised his simplicity, hinder Singh and George Abraham. commitment to unity, emphasizing
casion not only to honor his memory dedication to the nation, and selfless Other senior leaders, such as Rajiv that his contributions shaped the very
but also to engage with the community work, calling his passing a “huge loss Gowda, President of the Karnataka foundation of IOCUSA. On behalf of
on key issues facing India today. They to the IOC family and to the nation.” Chapter, Srinivasa Rao, President of the Indian Overseas Congress USA,
spoke at length about India’s current Among those present were IOC the AP Chapter, Imran Pasha, Presi- heartfelt condolences were extended
development trajectory, the challeng- USA Vice Chair George Abraham, dent of the New York Chapter, along to Harbachan Singh’s family, includ-
es that must be addressed to achieve National President Mohinder Singh with other eminent personalities, So- ing his son Ramesh Singh, daugh-
inclusive growth, and the critical role Gilzian, Working President Pradeep cial Activists, and friends of IOC USA ters Praveen Singh and Sukhwant
of the overseas Indian community in Samala, and New Jersey Chapter were also in attendance. Shimkaveg, and all loved ones.
making the country more vibrant and President Peter Kothari, along with Speaking on the occasion, Mohin- Harbachan Singh’s legacy of ser-
self-sustainable. They also highlighted Telangana Chapter President Rajes- der Singh Gilzian, National President vice, humility, and selflessness will
the growth and opportunities in their war Reddy and Chairman Ram of IOC USA, said Harbachan Singh continue to inspire the Indian Over-
respective states, underlining the po- Gadula. From the Kerala Chapter, “was a true soldier of the Congress seas Congress USA and guide its
tential in export, innovation, and oth- Chairman Paul Karukappally, Ra- and young at heart no matter what,” mission for years to come, instilling
er emerging sectors, and encouraged jender Dichpally , IOC Leader, Dep- recalling his tireless service and his a sense of hope and inspiration in all
diaspora members to contribute their uty Chairman R. Jayachandran , and warmth in bringing people together. those who follow in his footsteps.

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