Rahim Uchil takes over as Beary Academy chief

February 6, 2012

Mangalore, February 6: Beary artiste Rahim Uchil took charge as the new president of Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy at the Academy office at Presidium Complex, Attavar here on Monday.

Speaking after formally taking over office, Mr Uchil pledged to carry out his responsibilities without hurting his community. He promised to dedicate his power and time to promote Beary language, literature and culture.

Mr Uchil also promised to function as a 'link of harmony' between majority and minority communities.

“I have already gained enough experience as a member of the Academy for the past three years. As an active member I had extend my whole hearted support to all the constructive works and whenever I found some faults I did not hesitate to oppose”, he said. “I will do my best to fulfil the expectations of the people”, he added.

Outgoing president of the Academy M B Abdul Rahman said that he not only had maintained the dignity of the academy, but also strived for its promotion and development amidst holding programmes for the development of Beary language, literature and culture for the past three years.

Mr Rahman asked his successor to carry out some prominent works, including getting a suitable land sanctioned for the construction of Beary Bhavan, establishing Beary Study Centre at Mangalore University and continuation of 'Belkiri' Beary monthly magazine.

Karnataka State Minorities Commission Chairman Anwar Manippady, BJP district president Padmanabha Kottari, former BJP district president Monappa Bhandary, Kendra Beary Sahithya Parishath President Raheem Teekay and All India Beary Parishath President Majeed Suralpady congratulated the new president.

Academy Registrar Umarabba welcomed. Outgoing member Hamza Malar compered the programme. P Muhammed proposed vote of thanks.

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