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indian overseas congress, usa pays tributes

to Pandit Nehru on his 132nd birth anniversary

The meeting also expressed concerns about the ongoing campaign by the vested interests to erase the legacy

of independent India’s first prime minister

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New York, NY
ndian Overseas Congress, USA
paid their tributes to India’s first
Iprime minister Jawaharlal Nehru
in a meeting convened at the Santoor
restaurant in Queens, New York, on
his 132nd birth anniversary. Novem-
ber 14 is celebrated in India as Chil-
dren’s Day as a mark of respect to
Nehru. IOCUSA was continuing its
tradition of honoring his great legacy
as the architect of modern India on
the same day.
Mr. Mohinder Singh Gilzian,
President of the IOCUSA, charac-
terized Nehru administration after
the hard-fought independence as a
visionary one that laid an excellent
foundation for an enduring democra-
cy. His words and deeds inspire our
generation to carry on with that vision
of freedom and fraternity.
George Abraham, Vice-chair-
man, said, “What I admire most about
him is his self-effacing service to India.
He spent almost ten years of his life in
prison, fighting for freedom and jus-
tice at a time when there was no assur-
ance that it would happen in his life-
time. Among the founding fathers of
modern India, Nehru alone had given
serious thought to India’s place in the
global community. He was able to ed-
ucate the Indian populace on external
affairs even before independence”.
Mr. Harbachan Singh, Secre-
tary-General, highlighted the accom-
plishments of Nehru in establishing
esteemed institutions such as IIT,
IIMs, and AIMS and added that with-
out his forward-looking vision, India
would not have been in the place
whereas it stands today.
Mr. John Joseph, Vice-Presi- attributed his policies as reasons for that Nehru’s name does not even find General Secretary of Tamil Nadu
dent, lauded his commitment to sec- advancement in the educational and mentioned in the National Archive’s Chapter, John Raj, Vice-President
ularism and equal justice that paved scientific fields contributing to the exhibition on the ‘Quit India’ move- of TN Chapter, Milton D’souza, Sam
the way for integrating those provi- wellbeing of Indians everywhere, es- ment. The meeting also expressed Mannikarot, Secretary, Kerala Chap-
sions in the Constitution that became pecially within the Diaspora. hope that Nehru will remain forever ter also spoke.
a bedrock for stability and progress The meeting also expressed con- as a great icon in the hearts and minds Mrs. Mary Philip and Mrs. Ra-
for the nation. The ongoing efforts by cerns about the ongoing campaign by of Indians everywhere, and efforts to chel David were also honored for
the current rulers to undermine his the vested interests to erase his lega- tarnish his memory will be in futility. their service in the Indian Army as
legacy will not succeed, he added. cy. It noted the torrents of criticism Mrs. Usha George, President of commissioned officers. The meeting
Ms. Leela Maret, President of by BJP officials of Nehruvian policies, IOCUSA NY women’s forum, Mr. saluted their selfless service to the na-
Kerala Chapter, lauded Nehru’s con- often vilifying and demonizing the Gajendran Ganesan, President of tion, especially in a week as America
cerns for the younger generations and former Prime Minister. It is sad to see Tamil Nadu Chapter, Murali Krish, honored its war heroes.

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