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Raleigh chapter marks BJP’s 47th Foundation Day
The event highlighted the party’s ideological themes and the diaspora’s civic engagement.
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Staff Reporter - Thu, 09, Apr 2026
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Foundation Day of the Bharatiya Janata Party celebration / Handout
The Overseas Friends of BJP Raleigh Chapter on April 5 marked the 47th Foundation Day of the Bharatiya Janata Party, bringing together community members, elected officials and local Indian American leaders.
The program opened with Deep Prajwolan, or ceremonial lamp lighting, followed by patriotic performances by Siddhi Vispute, Aarya Katti and Rama Vedula.
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Organizers said the event was intended to reflect on the BJP’s political journey and its ideological themes, including Antyodaya, Integral Humanism and Nation First.
A video presentation prepared by the Raleigh team traced the party’s evolution over the decades and highlighted the goal of Viksit Bharat, or a developed India by 2047.
The event also featured remarks from local elected representatives and community leaders, including Sue Mu, council member in Apex; Sarika Bansal, council member in Cary; and Satish Garimella, council member in Morrisville.
Other speakers included Manoj Pandya, former president of the Hindu Society of North Carolina, and Himanshu Desai, a former president of the organization and senior member of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.
Organizers said the gathering focused on civic participation, multicultural engagement and the role of the Indian diaspora in discussions around India’s long-term development goals.
The event was held as BJP leaders and workers across India marked the party’s foundation day with flag-hoisting ceremonies, outreach drives and public events centered on the party’s organizational history and its Viksit Bharat vision.
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