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Prominent US Congressmen endorse

Acharya Lokesh Muni’s ‘War-Free World’

movement at Capitol Hill

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WASHINGTON, D.C.
rominent U.S. lawmakers, community lead-
ers and advocates gathered at the Rayburn
PHouse Office Building on Capitol Hill to en-
dorse the “War-Free World” movement championed
by Peace Ambassador HH Acharya Lokesh Muni,
founder of the Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Foundation.
The event, held as part of the celebrations
marking the 250th anniversary of the United States,
was attended by multiple influential U.S. Congress-
men despite there being no active voting session.
Those extending bipartisan congressional
support for the global peace initiative included
Congressman Brad Sherman of California, Con-
gressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois, Con-
gressman Shri Thanedar of Michigan, Congress-
man Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia and former
Congressman Joe Crowley.
The gathering brought together lawmak- The programme was arranged and managed ness leaders Nidhi Pandya, Poonam Gupta, Devi
ers, community leaders and advocates under the by Ashok Bhatt, a hotelier and former Water Balla, Geeta Patel and Dr. Anjum Nadaf, who for-
shared vision of peace, harmony and humanity. Commissioner of California, while certified yoga mally endorsed the “War-Free World” vision.
A highlight of the event was the presentation instructor Nidhi Pandya served as the master of Among the dignitaries in attendance were Anil
of special awards by HH Acharya Lokesh Muni, ceremonies. Mongia, Chairman of the Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti
alongside Congressman Shri Thanedar and former In keeping with the principles of Ahimsa Foundation USA; Karamjeet Dhariwal, President
Congressman Joe Crowley. (non-violence) and compassionate living, the event of the Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Foundation USA;
Nitin Vyas, event coordinator, Public Rela- featured a 100 per cent vegan menu prepared un- Harish Arora of Mogul Caterer; Piyush Patel; and
tions Director of the World Vegan Vision organi- der the direct supervision of Nitin Vyas. other VIP guests.
zation and a key member of the Yoga Federation, The movement also received support from The Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Foundation
was honoured with an award from the Ahimsa the United States Yogasana Sports Federation thanked the congressional representatives, coordi-
Vishwa Bharti Foundation for his leadership and Inc. and its New Jersey Chapter, led by Balwinder nators and attendees for making the peace event
dedication to organising the event. Singh and Nitin Vyas. They were joined by well- a success.

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