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Amritsar lane named after philanthropist Chaman Lal Bhalla
American and Indian officials participated in the naming ceremony to honor Bhalla’s legacy.
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Staff Reporter - Mon, 02, Jun 2025
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Plaque showing the naming of Chaman Lal Bhalla Lane in Amritsar. / Photo courtesy of Varinder Bhalla
A street in Amritsar has been named after the late Chaman Lal Bhalla in honor of his philanthropic contributions and dedication to service.
The ceremony was attended by former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Om Parkash Soni as the chief guest and Councilor Vikas Soni was the guest of honor. U.S. Congressman Tom Suozzi, New York Senator Jack Martins, and Assemblyman Charles Lavine addressed the gathering via video messages, acknowledging Chaman Lal Bhalla’s lifelong commitment to humanitarian efforts.
Other distinguished attendees included former MLA Sunil Datti, Amritsar Congress Chief Ashwini Kumar, Assistant Commissioner Vishal Wadhawan, Councilor Sunita Sharma, Chheharta Merchants Association President Kawaljit Singh, renowned community leader Satish Devgan, and several other prominent members of the Amritsar community.
As part of the celebrations, a procession, led by a band of bagpipers and followed by hundreds of attendees, marched down the newly renamed street, where Bhalla spent his formative years.
Varinder Bhalla, son of Bhalla and former Commissioner of Nassau County, New York, attended the commemoration of the street accompanied by his wife, Ratna Bhalla, former Deputy Commissioner. “My father taught me that real success lies in lifting others,” said Varinder Bhalla. “This street isn’t just a tribute—it’s a pathway of hope for future generations.”
Varinder Bhalla presenting the 50,000 rupee donation to the Institute for the Blind. / Photo courtesy of Varinder BhallaBhalla's endeavors, which significantly impacted the lives of numerous individuals, particularly the students of the Amritsar Institute for the Blind, were acknowledged with a citation from the U.S. House of Representatives, presented to his son, Satish Bhalla. Additionally, New York State Senate citations were conferred upon Chander Mohan Bhalla, Subhash Bhalla, and Suraj Bhalla.
As a tribute to Bhalla’s support for the visually impaired, the family donated ₹50,000 to the Amritsar Institute for the Blind, along with a commitment for continued support. His legacy also lives on through the Chaman Lal Bhalla Eye Camp, which provides free eye exams and eyeglasses to those in need. The Eye Camp, inaugurated by Member of Parliament Gurjeet Singh Aujla on the 50th anniversary of Bhalla’s passing, has already delivered over 1,200 eyeglasses to the needy people in Amritsar.
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