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  • Gandhian Society, Rotary Club of Parsippany, and Zakir Husain Study Circle Honor Indian Member of Parliament, Vivek Tankha for his Philanthropic Leadership in Parsippany, NJ

    Gandhian Society, Rotary Club of Parsippany, and Zakir Husain Study Circle Honor Indian Member of Parliament, Vivek Tankha for his Philanthropic Leadership in Parsippany, NJ

    PARSIPPANY, NJ (TIP): The Gandhian Society, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Parsippany and the Zakir Husain Study Circle, recently hosted a special “Meet and Greet” event in Parsippany to honor Mr. Vivek Tankha, a distinguished Rotarian and Member of Parliament in India. The event celebrated Mr. Tankha’s exceptional philanthropic and humanitarian contributions, particularly his impactful work in rural India.

    Mr. Tankha was recognized for his lifelong dedication to service through Rotary, spearheading initiatives focused on healthcare, education, and development in underserved regions. His efforts have positioned him as a symbol of service and justice in public life.

    Rajender Dichpally of the Gandhian Society, lead organizer of the event, joined Santosh Peddi, President of the Rotary Club of Parsippany, in presenting Mr. Tankha with formal citations acknowledging his service. Bhadra Butala, Founder of the Gandhian Society, presented a commemorative plaque along with Mahesh Wani, Niren Choudhary and Rajender Dichpally. Rotary Club members, including Santosh Peddi and Mahender Reddy, also honored Mr. Tankha with a Rotary pin and additional accolades.

    A major highlight of the evening was a vibrant cultural show featuring traditional Indian dances presented by local youth, which delighted and entertained the guests. This was followed by the announcement of the upcoming screening of “Renaissance Man,” a biopic detailing Mr. Tankha’s life and work. The film will be showcased at the New York Film Festival on June 21, chronicling his inspiring journey and tireless efforts in transforming lives across India’s rural heartlands.

    Mr. Vivek Tankha is a Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court of India and a sitting Member of the Rajya Sabha, having previously served as the Additional Solicitor General of India. Attendees lauded his multifaceted contributions to law, governance, and humanitarian service.

    The event underscored a shared commitment to leadership rooted in compassion, justice, and public service, ideals central to the missions of the Gandhian Society and Rotary International.

  • Gandhi Society organizes a prayer meet on the 73rd martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi

    Gandhi Society organizes a prayer meet on the 73rd martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi

    Eric Adams – Brooklyn Borough President addressing the prayer meet virtually
    Ela Gandhi (Granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi and Former Member of Parliament from South Africa) addressing the prayer meet.

    NEW YORK (TIP): The Gandhian Society (USA) along with Indian Consulate in New York held a prayer meeting to observe the 73rd martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi at the Indian Consulate in New York on January 30th, 2021. The event was attended (virtually) by members from the family of Mahatma Gandhi – Arun Gandhi (Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi), Ela Gandhi (Grand Daughter of Mahatma Gandhi and former member of Parliament from South Africa, and Tushar Gandhi (Great Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi). The event was supported and attended by Indian Consul General Randhir Jaiswal, Deputy Consul General Shatrughna Sinha, US Law makers – Cory Booker, Eric Adams (Brooklyn Borough President), Upendra Chivukula and many other community leaders who paid tributes and homage to the great legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. UN representatives Perks Ligoya (Malawi) and Rodrigo Carazo (Costa Rica) also addressed the event virtually and paid homage to the Greatest Human Being that walked the earth – Mahatma Gandhi. Indian American community leaders like H R Shah, Mukund Thakar, Deepak Shah, Rajeev Pandya, and many others also paid homage to the Father of Nation in India – Mahatma Gandhi. The highlight of the event was the participation of our youth volunteers who talked about what the Mahatma and his teachings meant to them and how it has inspired them. The other highlight of the event was the melodious bhajans rendered by renowned classical singer Varsha Joshi. The event concluded by a simple lunch.

    Gandhian Society (USA) was founded by Mr. Bhadra Butala who plans to spread the message of Mahatma Gandhi in the USA with his team of volunteers and supporters. Team members of Gandhian Society Rajendar Dichpally, Mahesh Wani, Dr. Deepak Naran, Gunjan Desai, Hasmukh Patel and Shiva Kumar plan to work diligently to take the message of the Mahatma to the masses in the USA via partnering with educational institutions and likeminded organizations. We also plan to setup an emporium that will offer literature, Gandhian memorabilia, Khadi and Handicraft products. Additionally, we plan to engage in multiple humanitarian projects both for needy communities in the USA as well as India.