Daijiworld Media Network – Sullia (SP)
Sullia, Jul 10: Local organizer of the proposed mass marriage programme to be held at Bellare in the taluk on August 7 this year, T M Shahid, said that the Bangalore-based R M Group of Companies will be sponsoring this programme. He also revealed that the organizers will be spending Rs 2.5 lac per couple for this free mass marriage event.
Addressing a press conference here on Thursday July 8, he revealed that 40 couples have been chosen for the event, from out of over 150 applications received. 12 Hindu, three Christian, and 25 Muslim couples will enter wedded life at the programme, he revealed.
The organizers will be presenting every bride with eight sovereigns of gold ornaments, Rs 10,000 in cash, Rs 3000 towards additional expenses ,and provide food for 25 guests from her side. Likewise, the groom will be given Rs 10,000 in cash, Rs 3,000 towards expenses, and food for 25 persons attending the function on his behalf. “This amount will be met by Abdul Rahiman, chairman of the sponsoring company. Central and state ministers, as well as various political leaders will grace the occasion,” he said.
T E Arif Peradka, Iqbal Beejadakatte, Ashraf Gundi and Moosa Haji Tekkil, who have taken over the responsibility of organizing the event, were present at the press conference.