On the night of July 3rd, in Floral Park, NY, Indian American community leaders Harish Thakkar, Ajay Patel, Devesh Patel, and Jayendra Shah hosted an election night vigil to monitor the live election results. Over 100 community members attended the event. The atmosphere was jovial and upbeat, with attendees expressing pride in India's accomplishments under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his team.
Harish Thakkar remarked that this was a proud moment for Indians worldwide, attributing the country's progress to PM Modi's leadership. This sentiment was widely shared among the attendees, who felt a deep sense of pride in their heritage, even from halfway across the globe. Ajay Patel expressed his hope that PM Modi would continue to foster a welcoming environment for all Indians abroad, ensuring they always feel at home in India.
Despite some disappointment that their party did not perform as well as expected, the crowd remained enthusiastic throughout the night. In the end, they were pleased with the BJP's victory and optimistic about Prime Minister Modi's continued leadership. The attendees expressed high expectations for PM Modi to further advance India's progress during his upcoming term.
