DALLAS, TX: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial of North Texas (MGMNT) hosted India’s 69th Independence Day at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Plaza. The theme of the event was “Floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by the Senior Citizens and Former Servicemen”.
The event started with Gandhi liked Bhajans at 9AM in a hot summer day. More than 600 Dallas residents, patriotic senior citizens and ex servicemen attended the event.
Dr Prasad Thotakura, Chairman, MGMNT, hosted the Indian National Flag in the midst of cheers and slogans praising India and Indian leaders who fought to get freedom from the British. Tears of joy were shed to witness the rise of the tri-colored flag, singing of Jana Gana Mana and the release of 69 tri-colored balloons to mark India’s 69th Independence Day celebrations.
Rao Kalvala, Secretary, MGMNT in his welcome address stated that celebrating the event at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial is a rewarding experience and thanked the community, donors and MGMNT leadership for the realization of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.
Dr Prasad Thotakura, the Initiator & Chairman, MGMNT said all NRIs have the responsibility of serving and helping our motherland in whatever ways possible – May be through clean & green, education, knowledge transfer, setting up industries etc.
Dr Srinivas Gunukula, the Board of Director of MGMNT, talked of the importance of the occasion and encouraged all to attend these kinds of events every year.
Taiyab Kundawala, Co-Chair of MGMNT, in his address shared his passion for Mahatma Gandhi and the effect of peace and harmony on this earth if everyone follows it and requested all to support and participate at the upcoming Gandhi Peace-Walk on Saturday, October 3rd at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.
Sunil Maine, Trustee Board Chairman, IANT expressed his joy in seeing people from all age groups to celebrate our motherland’s Independence on this foreign soil.
Mrs Shabnam Modgil, the Board of Director of MGMNT, in her Vote of Thanks, expressed her sincere appreciation and thanks to the Dallas community for their love towards India, City of Irving for their cooperation and to volunteers.
India Post News Service
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