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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Hassan (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that the Congress government led by him was ready to face the no-confidence motion if moved by the opposition during the legislature session from December 8.

With Deputy CM D K Shivakumar by his side, he reiterated that they would both abide by the high command's decision on the leadership issue.

"Let them (opposition) bring in a no-confidence motion or adjournment motion or any other motion. We are ready to face it. Ours is an open book, transparent government. We are ready to face anything," Siddaramaiah said in response to a question.

However, BJP state President B Y Vijayendra and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R Ashoka, clarified that the party, along with the JD(S) has not discussed or decided anything so far regarding moving a no-confidence motion against the government.

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The winter session of the Karnataka legislature will begin in Belagavi, bordering Maharashtra, on December 8 and will go on till 19th of this month.

Not wanting to react to a question on the leadership issue, the CM said the Congress high command is very strong.

"D K Shivakumar and I will be committed to whatever the high command decides," he said.

Earlier in the day in Bengaluru, Shivakumar accompanied AICC Mallikarjun Kharge till airport from Vidhana Soudha, after paying tributes to B R Ambedkar on his 69th death anniversary, which had led to some speculation about possible discussion between the two on the leadership issue.

The power tussle within the ruling party had intensified amid speculation about a change in chief minister in the state, after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20.

However, both the CM and Deputy CM had recently held breakfast meetings at each others residences, on the instructions of the high command, which is seen as a move to pause the leadership tussle between the two and to signal Siddaramaiah's continuation as the CM for the time being, especially ahead of the Belagavi legislature session.