Washington, DC: Several leading national Indian joined hands to sponsor a Gala Dinner Reception in honor of the US Legislators on the Hill on June 29, 2005. The Indian American Forum for Political Education (IAFPE), the National Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA), the American Association of Physicians from India (AAPI), the Association of Indians in America (AIA), the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) and the Indian Diamond and Colorstone Association (IDCA) have pledged to work together on issues of common interest for the common good of the community.

“Many major associations have been holding these receptions for the US Congress over the past many years in isolation from other groups,” noted Nilesh Mehta, president of the IAFPE. “This year, we decided we will reach out other national associations and join with them to hold one big function. It will be a mother of all receptions”.

Mehta said that the objectives of holding these events are virtually same for all these associations. They want to interact with the elected officials, bring some issues in the forefront and create a cordial relationship with them. He added that each organization has been devoting their efforts and spending money. With the unified approach, this group feels that they would have a major impact.

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