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FIA-NE team meets Rhode Island’s political leadership

FIA-NE president, Abhishek Singh along with the executive members and senior advisors, including Sanjay Gokhale, Rakesh Kavsari, Nikhil Wadhwa, and Anand Sharma attended the event.

FIA-NE delegation with Senator Jack Reed at his 35th Annual Spring Family Breakfast / FIA-NE

A 20-member team of the Foundation of Indian Americans – New England (FIA-NE) attended engaged with Rhode Island political leaders during Senator Jack Reed’s 35th Annual Spring Family Breakfast at the Rhode Island Convention Center on May.5 2024. 

Senator Reed is the senior US Senator from Rhode Island, and the chairman of US Senate Armed Services Committee. Notably, he is also the member of the Senate India Caucus.

FIA-NE president, Abhishek Singh along with the executive members and senior advisors, including Sanjay Gokhale, Rakesh Kavsari, Nikhil Wadhwa, and Anand Sharma attended the event. The delegation also included two school children: 17-years old, Rishi Gokhale and 12-years old Abhyuday Singh.

FIA-NE Delegation at Senator Reed’s 35th Annual Spring Family Breakfast /

Senator Reed interacted with the delgation and recalled his India visit last year when he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Senator expressed optimism for stronger diplomatic and military ties between the US and India.

FIA-NE president and vice president  Singh and Gokhale thanked the Senator Reed for being a role model for the next generation and for his efforts as a member of the Senate India Caucus. 
 

FIA-NE team with US Congressman Gabe Amo of RI’s 1st Congressional District /

During the event, FIA-NE delegates also met with US Congressman from Rhode Island’s first Congressional district, Gabe Amo, and Rhode Island’s Governor, Daniel McKee, Rhode Island’s General Treasurer, James Diossa, Rhode Island’s Secretary of State, Gregg Amore, and the Mayor of East Providence, Roberto (Bob) DaSilva.

FIA-NE members with Rhode Island’s Governor, Daniel McKee /

The organization not only organizes Indian community events but also celebrates America’s Independence Day, and observe remembrance of September 11.

FIA-NE delegation iwth Rhode Island’s Secretary of State, Gregg Amore/ Image- FIA-NE /

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