Dr. B.K. Yusuf re-elected as the President of Bearys Cultural Forum
Dubai: Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF) Trust organised its 12th Annual General Body Meeting at Mr. M.E. Moolur's Residential Hall in Dubai, UAE.
Dr. Kaup inaugurated the AGM. Dr. Kaup, the GS of the BCF Trust welcomed all the members to the AGM including the ladies wing members. He said as per the provisions of the Trust Regulations, the AGM of BCF has been convened in order to fulfill the requirements of all the stakeholders of the BCF Trust, Mangalore. The meeting was presided over by Dr. B. K Yusuf.
“It is very proud to say that we have completed 17 years of existence while serving the community” Chairman Yakub Dewa said while welcoming all the members to the meeting. He further said “We should bring in more innovative and creative ideas to BCF on how we can serve the community better. All the members should actively come in and be part of the development of BCF”.
Dr. B.K. Yusuf, President of BCF respectfully, welcomed all the executive members including the ladies wing members and thanked all of them for attending this AGM and also thanked for supporting BCF at all points of time. He spoke about how the BCF was formed at his residence in Jumeirah. He also added how the members of the organization have made him proud by working day in and day out for the betterment of the organization and community.
M.E. Moolur Vice President added that BCF is like a family and where people are free to talk to each other. He said he is happy that the AGM is conducted in his Residence Hall. He also spoke about how the organization is being led ideally under the leadership of President Dr. B. K Yusuf. He mentioned that scholarship is collaborated with Iftar and several other projects including BCF’s future plan of establishing a full pledged BCF Job Oriented Technical Institution at Mangalore. He thanked the BCF Ladies wing for their immense contribution to BCF. He advised the BCF members to follow the teaching of Prophet Mohammed and adopt the Islamic value of universal brotherhood.
Mrs. Mumtaz, President of Ladies Wing - She mentioned that 17 years of existence of BCF has gone very fast. She thanked Dr. Yusuf for being a good leader for BCF and also thanked all the ladies wing members for their support from time to time and also thanked all the executive committee members for their continuous support.
Dr. Kaup presented the video and power point presentation to depict BCF's activities and projects and also read minutes of previous meeting. Dr. Kaup apprised the social activities done by BCF in the UAE and India. He mentioned that BCF primarily conducts Students educational Scholarship function every year under the Chairmanship of Mr. M.E. Moolur whereby more than 650 poor students are issued educational scholarships in Mangalore. He mentioned that, BCF is concentrated on issuing educational scholarship which leads to a platform for bringing up the poor families in terms of their status, livelihood and education. Dr. Kaup mentioned that till today in the last 17 years, BCF has issued scholarship to several thousands of students. He also mentioned that BCF conducts Iftar every year under the Chairmanship of Mr. Latif Mulky and it has been very successful. Similarly, BCF also conducts Sports Day every year under the chairmanship of Mr. Sajpa and Afeeq which receives good response.
Mr. Abdul Lathif Mulky, the Vice President, thanked all the members and read the list of items/gifts maintained by BCF for the year 2017 and 2018. Mr. Ataullah / Mrs. Mumtaz presented the statement of accounts for the year 2017 and 2018. Dr. Kaup, the internal Auditor presented the Audit Report of BCF for the period 2017 and 2018.
All the members of the Managing Committee for the year 2017 and 2018 were relieved and the platform was given to the AGM Chairman Mr. Yakub Dewa to manage the election process for BCF.
The following members were elected to the Central Executive Committee and Ladies Wing Executive Committee for the year 2019 and 2020.
Yakub Dewa, Chairman of AGM and Mr. Aslam Karaje, Election Officer elected the above members to the new Managing Committee for the year 2019 and 2020. The introduction of the new managing committee was done at Dr. B.K. Yusuf's residence at Jumeirah Island followed by a Gala Dinner sponsored by Dr. Yusuf.
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Punjab CM Mann calls twin blasts 'minor', blames BJP for creating atmosphere of fear
Chandigarh (PTI): Terming the twin blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar "minor", Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday targeted the BJP and said this was how the party was preparing for the upcoming assembly elections in the state.
Two blasts occurred on Tuesday night, one outside the Border Security Force's Punjab Frontier headquarters in Jalandhar at around 8 pm and another near the army cantonment area in Khasa, Amritsar, at around 11 pm.
The BJP wants to create an atmosphere of fear, Mann told reporters, adding that the party wanted to scare people into getting their votes. "BJP is a communal party. The assembly elections are over in West Bengal, and they (BJP) have said that now it is Punjab's turn, which indicates that these minor blasts are part of their preparation for the Punjab assembly elections," the chief minister said, adding that investigations are underway.
Mann further alleged that the BJP always sought to gain votes by inciting violence and intimidating the public.
"I urge the BJP to cease such tactics. Punjab is a peaceful state. We are the people who always seek the welfare of the world," Mann said while speaking to reporters in Anandpur Sahib after starting his four-day 'Shukrana Yatra' for the implementation of the anti-sacrilege law.
He claimed that the BJP had a penchant for stirring up trouble in states where it is contesting elections.
Noting the significance of the newly enacted anti-sacrilege law -- the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Act, 2026 -- Mann stated that it counteracts the BJP's efforts to provoke conflict between communities.
"With the anti-sacrilege law in place, no one will engage in sacrilegious acts at their behest," he said, further alleging that the law contradicts the BJP's agenda.
Mann expressed concern regarding the BJP's tactics, saying, "The BJP claims it is ready for Punjab. Are they trying to scare people with these minor blasts to secure votes? Punjab has already experienced dark times in the past."
"This is the BJP's style of working. In every state where it contests elections, it instigates riots, carries out minor blasts, and divides people based on religion and caste. This demonstrates their preparation for Punjab," he further alleged.
Mann also noted that Punjab often plays a significant role whenever the country faces a crisis. He emphasised that peace, along with law and order, will be maintained at all costs.
Later, in a statement, Mann alleged that the bomb blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar were part of a deliberate strategy to destabilise the state after the passage of the anti-sacrilege law.
Drawing parallels with West Bengal, Mann alleged that the BJP "thrives on creating communal tension, panic and unrest in poll-bound states to polarise voters," but asserted that peace-loving Punjabis would never allow the saffron party to destroy the hard-earned harmony of Punjab for electoral gains.
He further alleged that the BJP was trying to create "unrest" in Punjab on the pattern of West Bengal ahead of elections, but the people of Punjab are politically aware and united against such conspiracies.
"Violence, divisiveness and communal tension are the patent of the BJP and an integral part of the saffron party's politics. BJP is trying to incite violence and fear in Punjab on the pattern of Bengal to win the ensuing polls. However, BJP's nefarious designs will never succeed in Punjab because anything can germinate on the fertile land of Punjab, but seeds of hatred can never grow here," the chief minister claimed.
Condemning the blasts in the state, Mann alleged such incidents reflected the BJP's "brand of politics", aimed at spreading terror and panic to polarise society and garner votes. "This divisive politics is being pursued by the BJP in every poll-bound state for electoral gains," he alleged.
Mann said those responsible for the blasts would soon be exposed and brought to justice. "All those involved in this heinous crime against humanity will be brought to book and put behind bars very soon. Strict punishment will be ensured for these people because the Punjab Government has zero tolerance for any activity that threatens the peace, safety and integrity of Punjab," he said.
In response to a question about the West Bengal assembly elections, Mann mentioned Mamata Banerjee's complaints regarding the looting of the electoral mandate. "The Election Commission is also facing accusations. It should clarify its stance, ensuring it is not one-sided," Mann added.
