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Los Angeles/ Oct 03, 2026 The Consulate General of India, Los Angeles commemorated the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri through two programmes held in Los Angeles. The morning programme, organized in collaboration with Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) at the SRF Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades, included floral tributes at the Mahatma Gandhi World Peace Memorial, where Paramahansa Yogananda had enshrined a portion of Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes. Consul General Dr. K. J. Srinivasa highlighted the enduring values of truth, peace and non-violence represented by Mahatma Gandhi and the spirit of “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” given by Lal Bahadur Shastri. He also noted the shared commitment of India and the United States to democratic values, peace and respect for humanity.
Swami Vishwananda Giri, Vice President of Self-Realization Fellowship, and Brother Satyananda, Minister-in-Charge of SRF Lake Shrine, also addressed the gathering. The Consul General later led guests in a silent procession along the lakeside path to the Court of All Religions. In the evening, the Consulate held another commemoration at Chugh, LLP – Attorneys & CPAs in Cerritos. The Consul General garlanded the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and offered floral tributes, followed by an interaction with members of the Indian diaspora. Community members reflected on Gandhiji’s life and legacy and their continuing relevance today. The programme included an open interaction between the Consul General and members of the Indian diaspora on a range of issues of interest to the community. The Consul General listened to their views, interacted with guests and addressed questions and concerns raised by participants. The Consulate General of India, Los Angeles remains committed to engaging closely with the Indian diaspora and to promoting the values of peace, service, dialogue and community participation represented by the two national leaders.
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