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Edison, NJ
The Gandhian Society (USA) hosted a prestigious event in Edison, New Jersey, to welcome esteemed guests such as Dr. Harshad Patel, Vice Chancellor of Gujarat Vidyapith, and Shri Nithin Mathuria ji, President of Aditya Birla Group of Companies.
Other distinguished guests included Dr. H. R. Shah (Chairman, TV Asia), Nishith Patel (President, Edison Council), Kenny Desai (Ex-President, FIA), Dr. Sudhir Parikh (Chairman, Parikh Media), Viru Patel (Councilman, Woodbridge), Dipak Shah (President, FISANA), Dr. Mukund Thakur (President, INH), and Dilip Chouhan (Deputy Commissioner of International Affairs, NYC).
Cultural performances and a welcome ceremony were held at Msquare Fitness and Recreation Center. The event commenced with a captivating display of acrobatics and martial arts on rope and pole by members of the Mallakhamb Federation of the USA. Following the performance, Mandar Patil, a board member of the Federation, addressed the audience, introducing the organization and its activities. Surgum Godbole, a dedicated young volunteer of the Gandhian Society, then graced the occasion with a soulful rendition of Mahatma Gandhi’s favorite bhajan, “Vaishnav Jan Tu.”
The Gandhian Society volunteers accorded a traditional welcome to all guests of honor with cotton garlands.
The event held for appreciation and recognition of the esteemed guests drew commendable remarks from the esteemed guests. Dr. Sudhir Parikh commended the Gandhian Society’s tireless efforts in promoting Gandhian values among young people. Nishit Patel expressed his appreciation for the Society’s dedication to serving underprivileged communities worldwide. And Biral Patel applauded the Society’s commitment to keeping youth at the forefront of all its initiatives.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of a plaque by Mr. Bhadra Butala, Founder and Grand Patron of the Gandhian Society, to Shri Nitin Mathuria in recognition of his outstanding leadership in the community.
The event, showcased a glimpse into the future, held after the Gandhian Society team visited New York City earlier that day, where team members explored the new premises for the upcoming Gandhian Museum. This museum will showcase digital artifacts chronicling the life of Mahatma Gandhi and will serve as a platform to propagate his timeless message and ideals that continue to inspire generations. The Aditya Birla Group deserves a special mention for its generous donation of artifacts and ongoing support for the project, mirroring its efforts worldwide.
The vibrant event concluded with a delightful dinner reception.
