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AIA inducts Gobind Munjal for second term
President Munjalemphasized unity within the organization and reiterated AIA's commitment to serving both the Indian and American communities
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Gobind Munjal, Association of Indians in America / Special arrangement
The Association of Indians in America (AIA) witnessed the induction of Gobind Munjal for his second term as national president, alongside his National Executive Committee (NEC) recently.
The event was attended by Consul General Binaya S. Pradhan and AIA founding members, board of Trustees, AIA national past presidents, chapter Presidents, community leaders, AIA members, friends.
In his opening remarks, Consul General Binaya S. Pradhan praised AIA for its 56 years of service to the community and suggested avenues for further collaboration, particularly in supporting Indian students studying in the United States.
Addressing the audience, President Munjal reflected on the achievements of his first term and outlined his vision for the next two years. He emphasized unity within the organization and reiterated AIA's commitment to serving both the Indian and American communities.
“We are here to serve the community needs. As we continue to direct our help to the people in India, our homeland, we should equally remain committed to the community right here in the United States, our adopted country. We hope to work towards increasing that commitment,” he said.
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President Munjal announced initiatives to address the evolving needs of the Indian American community, including programs for youth and the elderly. Additionally, he discussed efforts to advocate for immigration reform, aiming to reduce delays in obtaining green cards and H1B visas for Indian citizens. Munjal highlighted AIA's collaboration with Gopio International and other organizations in this endeavor.
The swearing-in ceremony, conducted by Honorable Consul General Binaya S. Pradhan, saw the oath administered to Vice Presidents Uma Swaminathan, Sushma Kotahwala, Dr. Yash Pal Arya, Santosh Pandey, Secretary Gunjan Rastogi, Treasurer Gobind Bathija, and members at large from various states.
Established in 1967, The Association of Indians in America (AIA) is the oldest not-for-profit organization representing Asian Indians in the United States. With its grassroots presence and diverse membership, AIA remains committed to fostering Indian heritage and promoting American commitment nationwide.
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