The initiative aims to unite and promote the welfare of Indian-American minorities in the US. (File)
Washington:
A new organisation called the Association of Indian American Minorities (AIAM) was launched in Maryland at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church on Friday. The main goal of this initiative is to bring together and support minority groups within the Indian American community in the United States.
During the launch event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Global Peace Award for his efforts in uplifting minorities, even though he was not present at the ceremony. This prestigious award was jointly presented by Washington Adventist University and AIAM to recognize PM Modi’s dedication to inclusive development and minority welfare.
Jasdip Singh, a well-known Sikh philanthropist, was appointed as the Founder and Chairman of AIAM. He is supported by a diverse seven-member Board of Directors representing various Indian minority communities, including Sikhs, Christians, Hindus, Muslims, and Indian Jews.
In his address to the audience, AIAM Chairman Jasdip Singh highlighted the organization’s commitment to advancing PM Modi’s vision for a developed India by 2047. He praised PM Modi’s leadership in promoting equal opportunities for all citizens, regardless of their religion, caste, or sect.
Member of Parliament Satnam Singh Sandhu, who is also the convener of the Indian Minorities Federation, commended PM Modi for transforming India. He lauded the “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” (Together with All, Development for All) approach, which has eliminated the culture of appeasement and fostered communal harmony and equal opportunities.
Members of the Indian minority community expressed their admiration for PM Modi’s commitment to secularism and his efforts to raise India’s global profile. They denounced any attempts to sow discord among different communities in India, stating that minorities now stand united against false narratives that seek to disrupt the nation’s unity and progress.
AIAM is poised to play a vital role in uniting Indian Americans and showcasing their contributions to the diverse fabric of the United States.
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