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Dubai, Feb 6: Bearys Cultural Forum which will organise World Kannidaga Convention in May, in Dubai will be hosting Kumaraswamy, Ex- CM.
Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF) Trust - UAE and Mangaluru, held a felicitation function to honour the former chief minister of Karnataka and president of Janata Dal Secular H D Kumaraswamy, and the secretary general of Janata Dal Secular, B M Farook and other dignitaries.
Rehman Sajpa did a recitation of the Quran. Dr Kaup Mohamed, Hon GS of the BCF on behalf of the Dr B K Yusuf, the president of the BCF welcomed H D Kumaraswamy and B M Farook and all other dignatories including Hon MLAs and Hon MLCs and Mayor.
Dr Kaup spoke about the State of Karnataka popular as the IT hub of India and one of the vibrant States producing a maximum number of doctors. Dr Kaup also mentioned about the Janata Dal Secular's achievements stating that they provided support to the poor people by providing variety of schemes including concessional grains.
Dr Kaup also notified that the BCF is to organise the World Kannadiga Convention for Arts and Culture in order to create and promote an integrated value-chain contribution of distinct arts and culture, existing in the state of Karnataka with a strategic view of understanding the values and beliefs of the diverse linguistic and ethnicity. Dr Kaup said that more than 1500 people from the NRI community of state of Karnataka are going to attend this World Kannadiga Convention scheduled on Friday, May 5.
B M Farook introduced the former chief minister of Karnataka, Kumaraswamy. B M Farook is also the NRI Patron of BCF. He elaborated about his secular outlook and commitment and concern about the poor masses of Karnataka. He informed about the origin of Beary community. B M Farook also praised BCF’s selfless service to the society particularly in the field of education. He also mentioned about the forth coming event being organised by Bearys Cultural Forum namely World Kannadiga Convention for Arts and Culture and appealed Kumara Swamy to provide support and attend this Convention.
M E Moolur, the vice president of BCF gave a brief introduction of BCF. He highlighted that BCF consists of Bearys but it belongs to all Kannadigas irrespective of any caste or creed even though away from home land, Kannada and Karnataka is always in the heart of the BCF. He informed that BCF has issued scholarships to about 13000 students from PUC to post graduation, in various courses like medicine, engineering, ulema, nursing, management.
Latif Mulky, vice president of BCF informed about the forthcoming BCF's World Kannadiga Convention in detail and requested all guests to attend the program. He briefed about the events to be conducted during this great meet of art and culture.
BCF felicitated HD Kumaraswamy and BM Farook, by handing over a bouquet and a shawl as a mark of respect and appreciation. Similarly, all other dignatories including CS Puturaj, member of parliament, Sara Mahesh, MLA, KT Srikantagowda,MLC, N Appajigowda, MLC, Kantaraji, MLC, Ben Chikkaswamy, NRI representation, USA, Ravikumar, mayor, Mysore, Ramakrishna Gowda from Adichunchanagiri Mat, Dr Amernath Gowda, Attorney, Srinivas and Vishwanath were also felicitated by the BCF.
Kumaraswamy praised BCF for its valuable service to the society. He said that the hospitality and generosity of BCF members shown is highly appreciable. Kumaraswamy also applauded the BCF for its patriotism and particularly pin pointed the love, concern and affection. He stated that, BCF always upholds the value and cultural heritage of the state of Karnataka, its culture and Kannada as language in the foreign land. He promised that he will surely support BCF in its every endeavor of social service. He also promised that he and his all colleagues will make it sure to attend the forth coming World Kannadiga Convention for Arts and Culture scheduled to be held on May 5, at the Great Ballroom, Le Meridien Hotel, Dubai. He also promised that he will maintain communal harmony and peace amongst the people of the society in the state of Karnataka. He also further stated that, he will initiate setting up a Muslim University in the state of Karnataka managed and administered by the educated muslim scholars and academically supported by other members of the society in the State.
Afeeq Hussain, the vice president of the BCF proposed vote of thanks.The following were the other guests of honor present at the felicitation function -
The following were the other guests of honor present at the felicitation function -
C S Puturaj, Hon Member of Parliament
Sara Mahesh, Hon MLA
K T Srikantagowda, Hon MLC
N Appajigowda, Hon MLC
Kantaraji, Hon MLC
Ben Chikkaswamy, NRI Representation, USA
Ravikumar, Mayor, Mysore
Ramakrishna Gowda from Adichunchanagiri Mat
Dr Amernath Gowda, Attorney
Srinivas and Shri Vishwanath