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    NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                                   MAY 29, 2026     |  The Indian Eye 24

                        A new GOPIO-Manhattan

                                           Team is Sworn-In

            OUR BUREAU
            New York, NY

                  he Manhattan Chapter of the Global Orga-
                  nization of People of Indian Origin (GO-
            TPIO-Manhattan), established in 2020 during
            the COVID-19 pandemic, successfully conducted
            elections for its Executive Committee and Board of
            Trustees and formally inducted its new leadership
            team on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
                  The  oath-taking  ceremony  was  held  at  the
            Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Manhattan in the pres-
            ence of members, supporters, community leaders,
            dignitaries,  and  well-wishers,  reflecting  a  strong
            spirit of unity, leadership, and commitment to
            community service.
                 The event was attended by GOPIO Interna-
            tional leadership, including Chairman Dr. Thomas
            Abraham, President Prakash Shah, and General
            Secretary Siddarth Jain, who extended their greet-
            ings and support to the newly elected team.
                  President-Elect  Prof.  Rajasekhar  Vangapa-
            ty warmly welcomed the audience and shared his
            vision of collaborative and inclusive leadership for
            the chapter. He then invited Dr. Thomas Abraham,   Speakers at the Oath Ceremony for New Officers of GOPIO-Manhattan (from left to right): Dr. Thomas Abraham, Prakash Shah,
            Chair of the Election Committee, to speak about                           Prof. Rajasekhar Vangapaty and Vichal Kumar
            GOPIO’s history, mission, and contributions to the
            global Indian diaspora community.
                  Dr. Abraham shared valuable insights into
            GOPIO’s journey, accomplishments, and contin-
            ued efforts in connecting and empowering the In-
            dian diaspora worldwide. He then invited GOPIO
            International President Prakash Shah, who spoke
            about upcoming GOPIO programs, including the
            GOPIO Convention in Mumbai. President Shah
            then administered the oath of office to the newly
            elected Executive Committee, Board of Trustees,
            and Board Members of GOPIO-Manhattan for
            the 2026–2027 term.
                 New York Democratic Congressional Primary
            candidate Vichal Kumar also addressed the gathering,
            congratulating the new leadership team and empha-              GOPIO-Manhattan Officials, Members and Supporters at the Oath Ceremony
            sizing the importance of greater community partici-
            pation in civic engagement and the political process.  his sincere gratitude to the Election Committee—  commending GOPIO-Manhattan’s continued ef-
                  The  newly  elected  Executive  Committee  is  Dr. Thomas Abraham (Chair), Shivender Sofat,  forts in community service, cultural engagement,
            headed by Prof. Rajasekhar Vangapaty as Presi- and Mukund Mehta—for conducting a smooth  and leadership development.
            dent. His team members are: Executive Vice Pres- and successful election process. He also congratu-  The ceremony concluded on a positive and in-
            ident – Bhavya Gupta, Vice President – Dr. Vimal   lated all newly elected members for accepting their  spiring note, with members expressing enthusiasm
            Goyle, Secretary – Raj Punjabi, Treasurer – Braj   responsibilities and reaffirmed his commitment to   and dedication to working together toward mean-
            Aggarwal, Joint Secretary – Gagan Gujral      serving GOPIO-Manhattan and the broader com- ingful community service and impactful programs
                  The new Trustees are: Shivender Sofat, Dr.  munity.                                  in the coming year. Guests enjoyed refreshments,
            Thomas Abraham, Mukund Mehta, Siddarth Jain,     Prof. Vangapaty invited several distinguished   tea, and coffee, providing an opportunity for net-
            Anil Narang and Neha Motwani.                attendees to offer felicitations during the cere- working and fellowship.
                  Appointed Board Members are Dr. Lisa   mony, including GOPIO-Manhattan’s First and      Prof.  Rajasekhar  Vangapaty  expressed  spe-
            George, Dr. Arnab Ghosh, Manoj Jareth Asig and  Immediate Past President Shivender Sofat (via   cial thanks to Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Executive
            Jasvir Ubhi.                                 telephone), GOPIO Life Member Mrudul Pathak,  Director Minesh Patel and the entire Board of
                Following  the  oath-taking  ceremony,  newly  and Congressional Primary candidate Vichal Ku- Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan for graciously providing
            sworn-in President Prof. Rajasekhar Vangapaty  mar. They conveyed their congratulations, appre- the venue and facilities for GOPIO-Manhattan’s
            welcomed the new leadership team and expressed   ciation, and best wishes to the new leadership team,  networking and oath-taking ceremony.

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