GOPIO PASSES RESOLUTION FOR FULL DUAL NATIONALITY AT THE CONVENTION |
The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) celebrated its 35th Anniversary on April 26-28, 2024 at its Convention 2024 at Royal Albert Palace, Fords, New Jersey, USA. The convention focused on India`s Present and the Future and what role the Diaspora Indians can play in helping to realize this desirable future with a theme, `Opportunities for Diaspora Indians in India`s Big Manifest Future.` The convention ended with General Body passing four resolutions including one demanding full dual nationality for Overseas Indian Citizens (OCI) card holders. The General Body also reelected Dr. Thomas Abraham as Chairman of GOPIO International. The chief guest was Guyana Ambassador to the USA, His Excellency Samuel Hinds, who earlier had served as the Prime Minister and President of Guyana. India`s Deputy Consul General in New York Dr. Varun Jeph delivered the keynote address. The inaugural session started with a welcome by Convention Convener Prakash Shah, who also serves as GOPIO`s Global Ambassador. GOPIO President Lal Motwani said that since the new team was elected last year, the organization has been brought with more activities and restarting its newsletter GOPIO News.
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