1500 NRIs to attend World Kannadiga Convention in Dubai on May 5: BCF

Dubai, Feb 6: Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF) Trust - UAE and Mangaluru conducted felicitation function to honor former Karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy and the Secretary General of the party B.M. Farook and other dignitaries.

C.S. Puturaj, Member of Parliament, Sara Mahesh, MLA, K.T. Srikantagowda, MLC N. Appajigowda, MLC, Kantaraji, MLC, Ben Chikkaswamy, NRI Representation, USA, Ravikumar, Mayor, Mysuru, Ramakrishna Gowda from Adichunchanagiri Mutt, Dr. Amernath Gowda, Attorney, Srinivas and Vishwanath were the other guests of honour.

Mr. Rehman Sajpa did quran recitation. Dr. Kaup Mohamed, Hon. GS of the BCF on behalf of the Dr. B.K. Yusuf, the President of the BCF welcomed. He mentioned that Karnataka is an IT Hub of India and also one of the vibrant State producing maximum number of doctors.

Dr. Kaup also hailed the JD(S)'s achievements stating that it provided support to the poor people by providing variety of schemes including concessional grains, etc. He said that the BCF is going to organize the World Kannadiga Convention for Arts and Culture 2017 in order to create and promote an integrated value chain contribution of distinct Arts and Culture existing in the State of Karnataka with a strategic view of understanding the values and beliefs of the diverse linguistic and ethnicity.

Dr. Kaup said that more than 1500 people from the NRI community of State of Karnataka are going to attend this World Kannadiga Convention 2017 scheduled on 5th May 2017.

Mr. B.M. Farook, introduced Kumaraswamy. Mr. B.M. Farook is also the NRI Patron of BCF. He elaborated about his secular outlook and commitment and concern about the poor masses of Karnataka. He informed about the origin of Beary community.

Mr. B M Farook also praised BCF's selfless service to the society particularly in the field of Education. He also mentioned about the forth coming event being organised by Bearys Cultural Forum namely World Kannadiga Convention for Arts and Culture 2017 and appealed Mr. Kumara Swamy to provide support and attend this Convention.

Mr.M.E. Moolur, the Vice President of BCF gave a brief introduction of BCF. He highlighted that BCF consists of Bearys but it belongs to all Kannadigas irrespective of any caste or creed even though away from home land, Kannada and Karnataka is always in the heart of the BCF. He informed that BCF has issued scholarships to about 13000 students from PUC to Post graduation, in various courses like Medicine, Engineering, Ulema, Nursing, management etc.

Mr. Latif Mulky, Vice President of BCF Informed about the forthcoming BCF's World Kannadiga Convention in detail and requested all guests to attend the program. He briefed about the events to be conducted during this great meet of Art and culture.

Kumaraswamy praised BCF for its valuable service to the society. He said that the hospitality and generosity of BCF members shown is highly appreciable. Mr. Kumara Swamy also applauded the BCF for its patriotism and particularly pin pointed the love, concern and affection.

He also said that BCF always upholds the value and cultural heritage of the state of Karnataka, its culture and Kannada as language in the foreign land. He promised that he will surely support BCF in its every endeavor of social service.

He promised that he and his all colleagues will make it sure to attend the forth coming World Kannadiga Convention for Arts and Culture 2017 scheduled to be held on 5th May 2017 (Friday) at the Great Ballroom, Le Meridien Hotel, Dubai. He also promised that he will maintain communal harmony and peace amongst the people of the society in the State of Karnataka. He also further stated that, he will initiate setting up a Muslim University in the State of Karnataka managed and administered by the educated muslim scholars and academically supported by other members of the Society in the State. Mr. Afeeq Hussain, the Vice President of the BCF proposed vote of thanks.