To celebrate the BJP-led NDA’s victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Overseas Friends of BJP organized an event on June 9th at the Global Mall in Atlanta, USA. Themed “India on the Road to Development,” the function attracted over 350 Indian Americans.
Key members, including Vasudev Patel, Dhiru Shah, Shiv Aggarwal, Pandit Gyan Upadhyay, Santosh Shetty, Sridhar Venkat, Vikas Nahata, Sudhakar Sanaka, and Katikeya Bandaru, successfully organized the event in just three days.
Three BJP leaders from India—Ramachandra Rao, Padi Rakesh Reddy, and Pradeep Ravikanthi from Telangana—were specially invited. They thanked the organizers and lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, predicting India’s rise as the third-largest economy by 2029.
The program began with Ganesh Vandana by Pandit Gyan Upadhyay, followed by the American and Indian national anthems by Mrs. Priya Srinivas. Shiv Aggarwal noted the importance of Hindu voter participation. At the same time, Dhiru Shah pointed out the low turnout of Hindu voters as a reason for the BJP not securing a clear majority. Vasudev Patel emphasized the achievements of the Modi government across various sectors and expressed confidence in India’s future growth despite challenges.
The event featured cultural performances, including Bharat Natyam by young artists from Madhusudan and Kumud Savlani Nritya Natya Kala Bharati Dance and Music Academy, and a performance by Manohar and Shweta’s Varaharupam. Anand Mehta and Nehal Mehta also performed patriotic songs, moving the audience.
Santosh Shetty concluded the event by thanking the sponsors and volunteers, including Kalpesh Patel of Raja Foods, Madras Mantra, and Hyderabad Biryani Grill. Attendees were then treated to various delicious foods, making the celebration a memorable occasion.
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