Indian Overseas Congress releases video inviting NRIs for interaction with Rahul Gandhi
Washington (PTI): The Indian Overseas Congress has released a promotional video inviting Indian Americans for an exclusive interaction with "visionary statesman" Rahul Gandhi during his visit to the US next month.
Congress leader Gandhi, 52, is scheduled to arrive in the US next week on a three-city tour.
Starting with San Francisco where he is scheduled to interact with students at the prestigious Stanford University, Gandhi will also address a press conference and have meetings with the lawmakers and think tanks in Washington DC.
He is slated to conclude his week-long trip with a large public gathering in New York on June 4.
The Indian Overseas Congress on Friday released the promotional video containing visuals from Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', inviting NRIs "for an exclusive interaction with the visionary statesman".
The interaction would take place at the Javits Center in New York.
The video describes the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' as Gandhi's "transformative journey" and says that it ignited the hearts of millions, brought people together and united the nation.
"This is your chance to witness the leader who bravely questions authority and addresses the evolving needs of the nation," says the video message.
According to the organisers, at least 5,000 people are expected to attend the public meeting in New York on June 4.
Last week, Indian Overseas Congress chairperson Sam Pitroda said Gandhi's visit is aimed at promoting shared values and a vision of "real democracy".
"The purpose of his (Gandhi's) trip is to connect, interact and begin a new conversation with various individuals, institutions and media, including the Indian diaspora that is growing in numbers in the United States and abroad to promote the shared values and vision of the real democracy with a focus on freedom, inclusion, sustainability, justice, peace and opportunities world over," Pitroda said in a statement on Sunday.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
