Abu Dhabi, Feb 5: The well-wishers of Congress and like-minded Indian expatriates in Abu Dhabi have formed ‘Karnataka Priyadarshini Forum’ (KPF) to spread the message of peace, fraternity and secularism among Indians in United Arab Emirates and also in Karnataka.
The forum was officially inaugurated by U T Khader, Minister for Health and Family Welfare of Karnataka, on January 31, by watering a sapling. Though only a limited number of friends were invited to this function, the forum intends to involve every likeminded brothers and sisters of Karnataka in this forum, says Mohammed Ali Uchil, president, Bearys Welfare Forum (BWF), Abu Dhabi.
After inaugurating the forum, Mr Khader spoke about the various developmental activities he has undertaken in the health sector. Also, he had an open house discussion with the audience on various important issues concerning them and the people back home.
The minister advised the audience not to panic by the recent electoral setbacks to Congress party saying that emotions don’t last for long, reversal of the trend will be seen sooner than expected since they keep on continuing their developmental work.
On this occasion, the KPF and BWF expressed their gratitude to the Supreme Court of India for taking the first step in acceding to NRIs long standing demand for their right to exercise franchise from wherever they reside. It could be recalled here that the apex court had recently asked the Government of India to enable NRIs to cast their votes through e-ballot within eight weeks.
Mr Uchil stated in a release that having understood the impact of NRI votes on the outcome of the election results, especially in the coastal belt of Karnataka, the friends of Congress from Karnataka residing in UAE have taken the proactive step of forming a new forum in order to educate the people of the new developments, get them registered as per the requirements of Election Commission of India and see that every NRI casts his/her vote in the very first opportunity available.
Mohammed Asif, the CEO of Amaco group companies, Saudi Arabia, Mohamed Ali Uchil, Abdulla Madumoole, Rafeeq Krishnapur, Siddik Uchil, Ismail and Irfan from BWF were present on the occasion.
BR Shetty felicitates UTK
Meanwhile, B R Shetty, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi based New Medical Centre Group of Companies and UAE Exchange felicitated U T Khader in Abu Dhabi.
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