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Kaieteur News- High Commissioner Dr. Amit Telang and Dr Deepali Telang visited the residence of Smt. Sumintra Sarju called Mai in her native village in Corentyne and extended greetings to her on her recently celebrated 104th birthday.

2ND from right Sumintra Sarju Called Mai is joined by India High Commissioner to Guyana Dr. Amit Telang and other well wishers at her village in Corentyne Berbice. (India in Guyana)
Mai is among the oldest surviving members of Indo-Guyanese community whose ancestors came to Guyana from India in the early 20th century.
Born in 1921, Mai, despite her age is alert and active and quoted her vegetarian diet as a secret of her health. She shared that Baingan Chokha and Roti with fried Okra are among her favorite dishes.
High Commissioner thanked her for her melodious rendition of a Bhajan, which she sent to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modiji when he had visited Guyana a few months back. Mai continues her daily chores and maintains an active routine, an inspiration for us all. (Source: India in Guyana)
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