Udupi: Independence Day celebrations marked at Sai Radha Pride
Udupi: The vibrant Sai Radha Pride housing complex in Brahmagiri, Udupi, witnessed a lively Independence Day celebration, bringing together residents in a colorful ceremony. As one of the largest housing communities in the area, the event added a festive touch to the occasion.
The event commenced with a warm welcome from the newly elected president, Reshma Vishwanath, who greeted the gathered residents and guests. The Founder President, Madhukar Shettigar, took the opportunity to address the assembly, sharing his thoughts on the significance of Independence Day and the sense of community unity.
The ceremony was orchestrated by Master of Ceremony (MC) M. Iqbal Manna, who ensured the smooth flow of the proceedings. The event was graced by the presence of the Secretary, U.S. Raviraj, who extended a heartfelt vote of thanks to all attendees, expressing gratitude for their participation and support.
The celebrations were followed by a communal breakfast, thoughtfully organized to foster a sense of togetherness among the residents.
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Modi's Israel visit not good for Mahatma's India: Mehbooba
Srinagar (PTI): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel was against the country's policy and not a good sign for Mahatma Gandhi's India.
She called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "criminal" who is afraid of visiting many countries lest he be arrested.
"I think our country's policy is against it. Today, the whole world opposes Israel PM Netanyahu. The International Criminal Court has indicted him. He does not visit many countries for fear of arrest. Modi, who represents 140 crore people, goes there and hugs a criminal, meets and talks to him, I think, it is not a good sign for our country, for Gandhi's India," Mehbooba told reporters in Anantnag.
On panchayat elections due in Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba said they should be conducted because the people at the ground-level are beset with problems.
"People believed that after the government was formed, their difficulties would be resolved, but they are not being addressed. So, Panchayat elections should take place, and I request the people not to see a party, but elect good persons so that they serve them tomorrow," she said.
Asked about the anti-corruption bureau raid on a house of a brother of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chowdhary, the PDP chief said, "The raid on the brother of the deputy CM makes it clear on whose backing the brother does everything."
"You should ask this question to the deputy CM," the PDP leader added.
VIDEO | Khanbal, J&K: On PM Narendra Modi's visit to Israel, PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti says, "PM went and hugged a criminal. He (Netanyahu) has been shunned by the world, banned from entering many countries."
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