Meet Mahendiran Neelagandan A Voice for Tamil Unity & Progress

Building a stronger Tamil community through culture, leadership, service, and collective growth for future generations.

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15+ Years Community Support

1000+

CTTS Families Connected

Proven Leadership

3 years on CTTS Executive Team, delivering results through action.

Community Builder

Grew Life Membership and created inclusive programs for all ages.

Innovator

Introduced State-Level Table Tennis and made it an annual success.

Culture & Youth Champion

Preserved Tamil heritage through traditional games and Odi Vilaiyaadu.

Collaborator

Strengthened ties with Tamil Schools, APS, and FeTNA for a united community.

Vision for Growth

Committed to expanding membership and ensuring CTTS sustainability.

Values-Driven

Guided by Transparency, Accountability, Integrity, and Unity.

Clear Vision

Connect. Collaborate. Culminate in a stronger CTTS.

Why you need to vote me

Leadership You Can Trust, Service You Can Believe In

22 Years Medical industry

MAHI For CTTS

United for Tamil Pride. Driven for Community Progress.

Connecticut Tamil Sangam (CTTS), founded in 1991, stands as the cultural heartbeat of the Tamil community in Connecticut. For over three decades, CTTS has proudly upheld Tamil heritage by promoting our language through Tamil schools, celebrating traditional festivals, and creating platforms that unite families across generations.

MAHI For CTTS

United for Tamil Pride. Driven for Community Progress.

Connecticut Tamil Sangam (CTTS), founded in 1991, stands as the cultural heartbeat of the Tamil community in Connecticut. For over three decades, CTTS has proudly upheld Tamil heritage by promoting our language through Tamil schools, celebrating traditional festivals, and creating platforms that unite families across generations.

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The CTTS leadership structure reflects its commitment to democratic values and community representation:

  • The 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for January 31st, where members once again come together to shape the next chapter of CTTS leadership.
  • I (Mahendiran Neelagandan / MAHI) am stepping forward to contest for the CTTS Board as an Office Bearer because I believe my experience, knowledge, and deep give‑back‑to‑society mindset can meaningfully strengthen and elevate our Sangam.
  • Over the years, I have made consistent, impactful contributions to the Tamil community through education, service, cultural initiatives, and leadership. My commitment to community welfare began in my early years and continues today with the same dedication, sincerity, and integrity.
  • I am contesting not for a position, but for a purpose — to build a stronger, more connected, and more inclusive CTTS that serves every Tamil family with pride and accountability.
MAHI

More Than a Name, A Movement

M – Mission

To unite and uplift the Tamil community by preserving our language, culture, and values while creating inclusive opportunities for growth, guidance, and service.

H – Honesty

Leading with transparency, integrity, and accountability earning trust through truthful communication and ethical decision-making.

A – Action

Turning vision into reality through meaningful initiatives, community programs, and hands-on leadership that delivers real results.

I – Impact

Creating lasting positive change by empowering families, youth, and elders, and strengthening the community for generations to come.

  • It is a movement.
  • A promise.
  • A roadmap for the future.
  • This is the commitment I place before you. This is the leadership I promise to deliver.
  • Together, let us build a Tamil community that is stronger, united, and future-ready.Together, let us turn MAHI into a symbol of service and progress.

MAHI is not just a name.

A commitment to serve, unite, and lead the Tamil community with integrity, action, and lasting impact.