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CoHNA honors Ajay Bhutoria for community leadership

The awarding body underscored the reach of his work, noting it “can be felt by every Hindu living in the state.”

Indian American community leader Ajay Bhutoria being awarded the 'Community Leadership Excellence Award' by CoHNA / Courtesy: Ajay Bhutoria

Indian American community leader Ajay Bhutoria has received the 'Community Leadership Excellence Award' from the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) for his role in opposing California’s SB 403 and SB 509.

The organization said his intervention was a decisive factor in securing Governor Gavin Newsom’s vetoes of the two measures, which were flagged by several groups as potential flashpoints for community polarization.

The award was presented by CoHNA president Nikunj Trivedi. The awarding body underscored the reach of his work, noting it “can be felt by every Hindu living in the state.”

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“AJ’s leadership in supporting the Hindu community in California has been extremely critical... For his leadership and service to the Hindu community, we are honored to present him with the Community Leadership Excellence Award,” a CoHNA member said.

Bhutoria’s portfolio extends beyond this legislative outcome. He has built influence across U.S.–India relations, global technology networks, and diaspora advocacy, focusing on government-business partnerships across multiple jurisdictions.

As an advisor to former President Joe Biden on the AANHPI Commission, he has authored more than 30 policy recommendations tied to immigration and economic development.

'Community Leadership Excellence Award' received by Ajay Bhutoria / Courtesy: Ajay Bhutoria

He also serves on the Democratic Party’s National Finance Committee and continues to operate as a national-level voice for Asian communities, engaging groups across religious lines, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Christians, and Muslims.

The campaign against SB 403 and SB 509 was an alliance effort involving the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS), the Hindu American Foundation (HAF), and thousands of volunteers.

Reflecting on the mobilization, Bhutoria said at an earlier event, “These weren’t just policy wins. They were acts of defiance against forces that seek to fracture us,” crediting grassroots engagement for the outcome.

The CoHNA award follows other recognitions of his advocacy, including acknowledgments from local officials such as Sunnyvale Mayor Larry Klein. His current agenda continues to center on equity, justice, and economic opportunity, reinforcing his position as a connector within multicultural America.

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