New Delhi has dramatically improved

During his recent visit to New Delhi this month for the country’s Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2011 event, Overseas Congress General Secretary, Mrs Avtar Singh Sandhu MBE was most impressed. Explaining to various government ministers during his stay in New Delhi, he explained how since his last visit 12 months ago the capital had improved. From the [...]

Congress General Secretary is NRI Achiever 2010

Avtar Sandhu MBE was asked to attend the 2010′s NRI Achievers awards (Non Resident Indian) in New Delhi in January. He was awarded the award in recognition for his contributions to politics and for being elected as the first Indian Conservative elected onto Kent County Council.

India’s 60th Republic Day 2010

Indians across the world all celebrated India’s Republic Day. Even though security was extra tight in New Delhi, the parade, the dignitaries and the India’s policy makers all attending this historic day in India’s history. Within the past 60 years, India has struggled through various political and economic difficulties, but, she as always still comes out smiling. [...]

Overseas Congress meet Indian High Commissioner in London

In December 2009, Indian Overseas Congress (I) UK Senior National President Mr Bhagwan Dass Badhan, Cllr Avtar Singh Sandhu MBE (National General Secretary) and Indian Overseas Youth Congress UK’s General Secretary Mr Ragbhir Singh Sandhu, had a meeting with the new Indian High Commissioner to London H.E. Mr Nalin Surie at Indian House Aldwych. The [...]

Congress General Secretary receives honour

Indian Overseas Congress (I) UK’s national General Secretary, Cllr Avtar Singh Sandhu, was today at Buckingham Palace to receive his Memeber of the British Empire Medal (MBE).  Mr Sandhu, 44 years old and father of two said he was honoured to have been recognised for his community work in North West Kent. Since the sudden [...]

SE England Branch celebrates Independence

London & SE England Branch celebrate India’s Independence Day  Members of the organisation from South East England gathered at Gravesend ‘Bassant Restaurant’ on Friday 18th September to mark this historic day in the Indian Calendar. National General Secretary, Mr Avtar Singh Sandhu MBE, congratulated Indian’s around the globe.  He praised the work of the Indian [...]

Tribute to Mr Balwant Kapoor (freedom Fighter)

Freedom Fighter and extremely highly respected Mr Balwant Kapoor sadly passed away on Monday 7th September 2009 aged 81. Mr Kapoor was the president of the Indian Overseas Congress – London. General Secretary of the Indian Overseas Congress (I) UK, cllr.  Avtar Singh Sandhu MBE said ” Having known Mr Kapoor (uncle ji) over the [...]

Independence Day 2009

This year Indian’s all over the world celebrated Indian’s Independence Day on 15th August 2009 In his address to the nation, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh explained to the world how India is progressing forward and a vast range of sectors including IT.  He explained that each day approx 20km of roads and national freight [...]

Congress Secretary General is given an honour by the Queen

Secretary General of the Indian Overseas Congress (I) UK, founder President Late S. Piara Singh Uppal, has been honoured by the Queen.  Mr Avtar Singh Sandhu shall be given an MBE (Member of the British Empire) by Her Majesty later in the year.  Mr Sandhu has been awarded for his ‘Services to the Community’, he has [...]

Avtar Sandhu Congratulates to all supporters of the Congress Party of India

“Congratulations to all supporters of the Congress Party of India. The election results of 2009 were again a very proud and yet again historic day in the Indian calandar. With branches throughout the UK and indeed members right across the globe, we would sincerely like to thank you all for your support and comments throughout [...]