On a beautiful Tuesday Morning Theodore Roosevelt Building, Nassau County Executive office was preparing for India Independence Day Program on August 15, 2017 at 9.00AM. Program was organized by Indian American Forum, IDPUSA and IALI. The Ceremonial chambers was decorated with India Tricolors. Mr Steve Labriola welcomed everyone on behalf of Nassau County Executive Mr Edward P Mangano. Emcee Sunita Manjrekar welcomed and started the program with American National Anthem sung by Manjari Pareikh and Indian National Anthem sung by Anuradha Khanna. Bobby Kumar Kalotee, Chairman of Human Right Commission, introduced the members of Retired Indian Veterans members, members of Huma Right s Commission and several other elected officials.
Patriotic Songs presented by Dr Bhavani Srinivasan, Anuradha Khanna from Kala Kendra and Budh Prakash Jasuja and Dhol music by Royal Sharma India Day Awards presented to Dr Bhavani Srinivasan, the Past President of Suffolk Pediatric Society, Past president of AAPI QLI, IALI and is the regional director mid-Atlantis region for National AAPPI Jyoti Bhatia Gupta known for volunteer services and musical performances Subhash Kapadia well known businessman from Jackson Heights and well known for his community services Dr Azad Anand.
Member of Board of Trustees IAF, well known Radiologist t for his outstanding contributions and services Peter and Dorothy Bheddah well known Philanthropist, and serving the community for past more than 30 years Subedaar Ajit Singh Subhanpur is a proud veteran of Indian Army and was involved in three wars Several Community leaders and distinguished members graced the occasion.
Indu Jaiswal Chairperson of IAF welcomed and thanked everyone for coming and supporting. It is very important that such programs must continue to celebrate Indian Heritage and culture in USA. Thanks to all our volunteers, Supporters and sponsors.