The Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda flagged off the unity walk from Times Square that passed through the streets and blocks of Manhattan to conclude at Union Square
About 300 members of the Indian Diaspora took part in the Unity Walk that started from Times Square to the Gandhi Statue located at Union Square in downtown Manhattan on October 31, according to a press release by the IOC.
The walk has been inspired by Bharat Jodo Yatra, currently in progress, led by Rahul Gandhi and emphasised unity and peace in India and the sub-continent, it said.
Pitroda ‘urged India to continue to be led by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and respect the ideals of democracy, freedom, human rights, justice, equality, inclusion, and related values and wisdom outlined in the Indian Constitution
The Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda flagged off the unity walk from Times Square that passed through the streets and blocks of Manhattan to conclude at Union Square, reported PTI.
In his remarks, Pitroda ”urged India to continue to be led by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and respect the ideals of democracy, freedom, human rights, justice, equality, inclusion, and related values and wisdom outlined in the Indian Constitution,” the release added.
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