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Indian MP Vivek Tankha honored in New Jersey
The organizers celebrated the politician’s philanthropic and humanitarian contributions, particularly his work in rural India.
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Staff Reporter - Fri, 20, Jun 2025
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Vivek Tankha is a member of the Indian Parliament, serving in the Rajya Sabha / Courtesy photo
The Gandhian Society, Rotary Club of Parsippany, and Zakir Husain Study Circle jointly hosted a "Meet and Greet" in Parsippany to honor Vivek Tankha in New Jersey.
Tankha is a member of the Rajya Sabha and a former Additional Solicitor General of India.
The organizers celebrated Tankha’s philanthropic and humanitarian contributions, particularly his work in rural India. He was honored for his service to humanity through rotary, spearheading initiatives focused on healthcare, education, and development in underserved regions.
Rajender Dichpally of the Gandhian Society, lead organizer of the event, joined Santosh Peddi, President of the Rotary Club of Parsippany, in presenting Tankha with formal citations acknowledging his service.
Bhadra Butala, Founder of the Gandhian Society, presented a commemorative plaque along with Mahesh Wani, Niren Choudhary and Rajender Dichpally.
Rotary Club members, including Santosh Peddi and Mahender Reddy, also honored Tankha with a Rotary pin and other accolades.
The celebrations also included a cultural show featuring traditional Indian dances presented by the local youth.
This was followed by the announcement of the upcoming screening of ‘Renaissance Man,’ a biopic detailing Mr. Tankha’s life and work.
The film will be showcased at the New York Film Festival on June 21, chronicling his inspiring journey and tireless efforts in transforming lives across India’s rural heartlands.
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