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Himachals Abhishek Awasthi scripts history, takes over as Mayor of Australias Greater Bendigo

Mandi-born Abhishek Awasthi has brought pride to Himachal Pradesh and India by taking over as Mayor of Greater Bendigo, a city in Australias Victoria state. With his appointment…

Himachals Abhishek Awasthi scripts history, takes over as Mayor of Australias Greater Bendigo
Himachals Abhishek Awasthi scripts history, takes over as Mayor of Australias Greater Bendigo — image via Google News Himachal Pradesh — Credit: Storywire

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Mandi-born Abhishek Awasthi has brought pride to Himachal Pradesh and India by taking over as Mayor of Greater Bendigo, a city in Australias Victoria state. With his appointment for the 2026-27 term, Awasthi has become the first person of Indian origin to hold the mayoral position in the city.

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