India Post News Service
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA: On November 12, India Association of Los Angeles (IALA), unanimously elected Falguniba Zala as its president and 20-member strong executive team for the year 2025-2026. IALA was founded in 1999 to preserve, promote and nurture the values of Indian heritage, culture and traditions of India by organizing various cultural and social events. Ms. Zala has been involved in the IALA for many years and served in many capacities. She is a businesswoman by profession, and been active in community work for many years.
Here is the list of newly elected members of the executive committee of IALA:
- President: Falguniba Zala
- Executive VP: Dharaben Patel
- Secretary: Ram Bali
- Joint Secretary: Himesh Mehta
- Treasurer: Rajesh Khandelwal
- P. Finance: Robin Paik
- VP Publicity: Navdeep Singh
- VP Cultural Affairs: Manisha Makwana
- VP Public Relations: Kiran Kamboj
- VP Youth Affairs: Nisha Rawal
- VP Health: Bama Sridhar
Executive Members:
Vikash Jhunjhunwala, Rekha Khandelwal, Ruhi Chadha, Jugal Kishore, Darshansinh Zala, Sunil Prabhakar, Shekhar Chikhalikar, Ramesh Bramharouthu, Mohinder Kaur
IALA conducts election every year to elect its executive committee. This year all executive committee members were elected unanimously.
IALA has been organizing India Independence Day Mela and celebrating Republic Day of India since 1999. India Independence Day celebration brings more than 10,000 people, mostly Indian community, every year and provides platform to community talent to showcase their talent live in front of thousands of people. Congressman, Indian Ambassador, and so many other officials have been part of these celebrations in previous years.
IALA also announced Republic Day of India celebration at Arbat Banquet Hall, Burbank on Jan 31, 2026. The grand celebration will include cultural performances, Gala style dinner, many dignitaries and much more.
IALA can be reached at IALAsfv@gmail.com or 818-600-1495 for any upcoming community events and information.
