India Fraternity Forum Karnataka Chapter Riyadh Organizes SnehaKoota- 2019
Riyadh: As a part of ongoing Fraternity Fest 2019 being organized all over Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India Fraternity Forum Karnataka chapter Riyadh, organized a family get-together under the theme ‘Sneha Koota-2019’ at Al Taqat Vue resort, As-sulay Riyadh on Thursday March 21.
The event began with the recitation of Qirath by Aadil Hussain.
The event was attended by people of all age groups. The organizers in a press release added that “It was heartening to see families including infants to all age group arriving with great enthusiasm”.
India Fraternity Forum Karnataka Riyadh, General Secretary, Tajuddin Puttur welcomed the guests and spoke about the vision and mission of India Fraternity Forum.
The event was presided over by India Fraternity Forum Karnataka Riyadh, President Ismail Yousuf. In his presidential address he said “This event should strengthen the bond between Indians residing in KSA. We should look beyond our differences and remain united. All organisations should come forward and strive towards empowering the marginalized sections of the society”.
“Haris Mangaluru, who was invited as the keynote speaker for the event spoke about the failure of BJP Government in the last five years and how it has constantly worked towards dividing the nation on communal lines. He also condemned the increasing atrocities in India on minority communities.
He Said “BJP has no developmental agenda going into the forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections. So it is playing dirty politics of dividing the country on communal and religious lines. It is on us in this election to vote secular parties and ensure there no division of votes”.
Haneef Basrur, Ex. Chairman Khidmah Foundation, Azeez Bankal President DKMO, and Dr. Kaiser also spoke on this occasion.
Ilyas, President Hidaya Foundation, Ashfaq Koteshwar, President Murudeshwar Jamath, Abdul Salam, President Adoor Riyadh committee, Abdulaziz Katipalla, President KMYA were also present as Guests on the Dias.
Winners of IFF Young artists competition were also announced during the event. In Junior category Rumas bagged the first place while Luha Fathima stod runner up in the category. Similarly in senior category of the competition Noah M Khan emerged as the winner.
Various cultural activities including Traditional Duff, Qawaali, poetryi were performed on this occasion, 'PravasiJeevana’ Drama play was the center of attraction of the event which highlighted the situation of Expatriates in foreign countries away from homes.
Exciting and fun filled games were also conducted for both men and women to engage the gathering. The events included Quiz, Tug of War, Race, Cricket, Drawing and others. Winners of all these events were awarded with prizes.
In children’s running Race Rafan Abdullah won the 1st place and Moazam Arafat was runnner-up.
In Tug of war, Bantwal Guys emerged winners while Tippu Nagar secured second place, in cricket Markaz Jamal were the winners and Roses Batha bagged the second place. Ismail Yousuf, Tajuddin, Naveed, Shareef, Sabith, Usman presented the trophies and medals to the winners.
The program was sponsored by STC Pay, Sulthan Builders Mangaluru.
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Make polling hours 6am-7pm for May 7 LS polls, Karnataka BJP urges EC citing heatwave
Bengaluru, May 3: Citing the ongoing heatwave in the state, Karnataka BJP on Friday petitioned the Election Commission with a request to modify the polling hours to the 6am-7pm period in the 14 parliamentary constituencies in the state that goes to polls on May 7.
Polling is currently scheduled to be held in the second phase in the state in 14 segments in the northern districts between 7am to 6pm on May 7.
"It has become hard to come out and vote between hours 10.00 to 17.00 due to uncontrollable heat. The average heat in those parts (north Karnataka) covering 14 parliamentary constituencies are between 37 and 42 degree (Celsius). The mercury is rising at an alarming level and it would become hard for the electors to come out and vote," BJP's petition said.
The petition highlighted the alarming rise in temperatures, which are expected to go beyond 40 degree Celsius, and also stated that the number of voters over the age of 40 is high and that they are vulnerable to the heatwave.
"To keep up the good spirit of voting, necessary action should be taken," the BJP petition urged the Election Commission, saying, "In this background, it is requested to modify the time of voting in the 14 parliamentary constituencies from 06.00 to 19.00 hours on May 7".
Polling was held between 7 am and 6 pm during Karnataka's first phase of the Lok Sabha polls in 14 constituencies on April 26.
