Consul General of India at New York, Sandeep Chakravorty, as his last name suggests, has indeed been a Chakravorty Samrat of his sprawling territory covering ten US States . He came, he saw and he conquered, can well go to describe his work, accomplishments and achievements.

Mr. Chakravorty’s  tenure witnessed extraordinary situations which demanded extraordinary responses. In both, the government of India’s J&K action , including the abrogation of Article 370 which granted special status to the State of Jammu & Kashmir, and later, the colossal human misery caused by COVID-19 calling for a gigantic effort to extend a helping hand to Indians , Ambassador Chakravorty proved himself equal to the occasion.

Ambassador Chakravorty ‘s work went well beyond the routine consular work. He strengthened the existing framework and created new and innovative ones. He strengthened institutions and organizations with his ideas, active participation and frontal leadership. In the process, he endeared himself to not only the Indian American community, but also to many  from various communities . They will miss him .

Building bridges between  India and U.S. and between Indian Americans and mainstream Americans has been his overriding passion. He can be credited with promoting amity and goodwill among communities here and the two nations. He leaves behind a rich legacy  which his successor could well be proud of .

Ambassador Chakravorty’s fan following probably compares well with that of  top film stars. He came to have many admirers, and quite a large number of friends, among whom I count myself. We will miss him a lot, and also his lovely wife Taruna Chakravorty, the kindly and caring First Lady at the Indian Consulate. Their twin daughters hardly ever made appearances but when they did as when they gave stellar Classical dance performances, they were amazing. God bless them!

New Yorkers tell me they will miss the friendly family. Of course, we will miss them.

We, at The Indian Panorama, Opinio Media , and  International Media Arts,   and my family who admire the Chakravorties, will miss the beautiful and admirable family. We wish them  all health and happiness, and hope to see them  remain connected.

Au revoir.