EDISON, NJ (TIP): Ramesh Patel, Chairman for life of Federation of Indian Associations NY/NJ/ CT (FIA), the organization which organizes India Day Parade in New York, to mark India’s Independence Day , died today , June 6, of coronavirus. He has been battling for life for more than two months.

Ramesh was a colossal figure in the Indian American community who made immense impact on socio-cultural scene. One of the founders of FIA, as chairman of the organization for decades now, he led the organization from strength to strength. In fact, FIA got synonymous with Ramesh.

His sad demise  has created a void in the Indian American community in the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. He will be deeply missed.

On behalf of The Indian Panorama  and Opinio Media and their directors  and staff, I salute the great standard bearer of India, and pray for eternal rest to the departed soul.

Prof. Indrajit S Saluja

Publisher/ Chief Editor