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Indian American community honors life and legacy of late leader Krishna Srinivasa
Srinivasa was a thought leader in information technology and a steadfast advocate for improving U.S.–India relations.
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Staff Reporter - Tue, 11, Nov 2025
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Koti Krishna and Lakshmi, brother and daughter of Krishna Srinivasa respectively, at the event / Courtesy photo
Indian community leader late Krishna Srinivasa's life and legacy was celebrated at Rajaji Restaurant in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 6.
In a moving celebration of love, Srinivasa was hailed as a visionary leader, mentor, and unwavering advocate for the Indian American community.
Renowned as a thought leader in information technology and as a steadfast advocate for U.S.–India relations, Srinivasa significantly advanced political, economic, and cultural bonds between the two countries.
The event brought together family, friends, and leaders who reflected on the lives he had influenced through his work in technology, diplomacy, and community service.
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The attendees included Ramesh Viswanath Kapur, President, U.S.–India Security Council; Dr. Bharat Barai; Swadesh Chatterjee; Romesh Japra; Dr. Suvas Desai; Kumar Bharve, the Former Majority Leader of the Maryland Assembly; Shekar Tiwari, Chairman of American Hindu Coalition; Babu Vinayagam, Dr. Anil Kumar, Candidate for U.S. Congress – MI-11; Amit Chakrabarty, AAPI President, and Neal Khot, Candidate for U.S. Congress – Illinois -8th.District).
Apart from them, representatives from key Indian American organizations were also in attendance. American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), American Hindu Coalition, Americans4Hindu Pact, the Indian American Forum for Political Education (IAFPE), and the U.S.–India Security Council, among several others, paid homage to the demised community leader.
Ramesh Viswanath Kapur reflected on long friendship that he shared with Srinivasa and also talked about their bipartisan efforts to strengthen U.S.–India ties.
Swadesh Chatterjee recalled Srinivasa as an early mentor whose pragmatic leadership style made a lasting impact and Romesh Japra spoke of Srinivasa's pivotal contributions to the Indian American Forum for Political Education and various community initiatives.
Srinivasa's brother Koti Krishna expressed how deeply rooted Srinivasa was in family values, despite an active public life. Lakshmi Hall, Srinivasa's adopted daughter, shared touching memories of his affection, guidance, and quiet strength.
Rajender Dichpally offered personal reflections on his three-decade-long association with Srinivasa , describing the profound influence Srinivasa had on him through his wisdom, mentorship, and dedication.
Messages of remembrance also arrived from respected global leaders including Salman Khurshid, Dr. Thomas Abraham, and Dr. Prabhu Rachakomda, all acknowledging Srinivasa's invaluable role in shaping U.S.–India engagement.
A key highlight of the event was the vision of establishing a unified umbrella organization for Indian Americans, a concept Srinivasa passionately championed, to amplify the community’s collective voice and enhance its national influence.
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