GOPIO NEWS BULLETIN
GOPIO NEWS BULLETIN Vol 24 | Fol 08
A Publication of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO)
August 20, 2024
CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY HONORS INDIA AND INDIAN AMERICANS AT INDIA’S 77TH ANNIVERSARY
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elebrations have already started in the US cities to honour India for its 77th anniversary of independence, which was organised by the 4.5 million strong Indian American community. The Connecticut Chapter of the Global Organization (GOPIO-CT) had a highly successful celebration on August 11th with flag hoisting at the Stamford Government Center, a ceremony with elected Connecticut officials and dignitaries. The celebrations, with a colourful festival, then continued at Mill River Park in Stamford. A floating crowd of over 2,000 people attended the flag hoisting at 11.30 am, followed by the India Festival and Kite CONTD. ON PGS 3-5
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