{"id":41667,"date":"2026-10-21T16:30:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T16:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=41667"},"modified":"2026-10-21T16:30:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T16:30:38","slug":"rao-rana-rajput-usa-families-groups-organize-get-together-for-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/41667","title":{"rendered":"Rao Rana Rajput USA families\u2019 groups organize get together for community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>MARYLAND: Rao Rana Rajput USA Families group organized a grand and prestigious gathering for the Pakistani-American community in Maryland.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The event was hosted by group\u2019s vice chairman Ahmed Rana and general secretary Shahzad Manzoor. \u00a0More than 700 people including elders, youth, women, and children, attended in the memorable event.<\/p>\n<p>Various speakers addressed the gathering, highlighting the importance of community unity, the preservation of cultural heritage, and the need to keep the younger generation connected to their roots.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-41668\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-21-at-3.04.02-PM-1-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-21-at-3.04.02-PM-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-21-at-3.04.02-PM-1-scaled.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-21-at-3.04.02-PM-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-21-at-3.04.02-PM-1-86x64.jpeg 86w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Maryland Senator Dr. Clarence K. Lam and Senator Benjamin Brooks delivered special addresses, commending the positive contributions and services of the Rajput community within American society.<\/p>\n<p>The event was also addressed by a representative from the Maryland Governor\u2019s Office, Secretary Chaudhry Atif (Department of General Services), and Pakistani Senator Rana Mahmood-ul-Hassan, who traveled from Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>During the proceedings, 100 prizes including iPhones, Samsung phones, and tablets were distributed through a lucky draw organized by Rao Umer, Rao Hamza, and Rao Ismail.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-41669\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-21-at-3.04.02-PM-2-300x165.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-21-at-3.04.02-PM-2-300x165.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-21-at-3.04.02-PM-2-scaled.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-21-at-3.04.02-PM-2-768x423.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Senator Rana Mahmood-ul-Hassan honored the organization&#8217;s office-bearers by presenting them with traditional Rajput turbans, while the women were presented with \u201cAjrak\u201d shawls and caps.<\/p>\n<p>The participants described the gathering as a shining example of community unity and paid tribute to the tireless efforts of the organizers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MARYLAND: Rao Rana Rajput USA Families group organized a grand and prestigious gathering for the Pakistani-American community in Maryland. 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