Sitting from left : Aijaz Ahmed, Krish Jangal, Maanzoor Ahmed, Syed Nasir Khursheed, Roshan Rodrigues, Sri Harsha, Sabu Chandran, Vasu Manche Gowda, Mohammed Mansur. Stand from Left (Front Row): Pravin Netekar, Niaz Ahmed, Syed Habib ,Mohammed Saheb, Peter Mascerenhas, Syed Haseebuddin, Syed Shakeel Ahmed, Mohsin Khan, Illyas Momin, Mukarram Ahmed Khan. Standing from Left (Back row): Imtiaz Ahmed, Mohammed Arif, Faizee Sheikh, Mohammed Saifudiin, Yeshwanth Amin, Sheikh Saoud, Saleem Khalifa, Mohammed Arif. — Courtesy photo
JEDDAH — The Jeddah chapter of Karnataka NRIs Forum (KNRI), a social organization which strives to help Kannadigas in the Kingdom and India, has formed a new committee for next one year after the previous committee's term got over. A committee of 29 members was chosen in a meeting recently held at local restaurant here. The new elected office bearers are Roshan Rodriguez, president; Manzoor Ahmed and Sabu Chandran, vice presidents; Syed Nasir Khursheed, general secretary; Yashwanth Amin, joint secretary; Aijaz Ahmed, meeting coordinator; Sri Harsha, treasurer; Habib Rahaman and Syed Haseebuddin, joint treasurers; Niaz Ahmed, press secretary; Mohammed Saif, cultural secretary; Mohammed Kaleem, Mohsin Khan and Pravin Netekar, joint cultural secretaries; Peter Mascarenhans, sports secretary; Arif Shimoga, joint sport secretary; Shaikh Saoud, IT coordinator; Mukarram Khan, membership coordinator; Mohammed Mansoor, Vasu Manchegowda and Krish Janga, advisory council members; and Mohammed Arif, Alok Pattar, Mohammed Saheb, Imtiaz Ahmed, Syed Shakeel Ahmed, Momin Mohd Iylas, Faizee Razak Sheik, Mohammed Saleem Khaleefa were elected as executive members. S M Jafar conducted the session and advised the new committee to come up with ambitious plans for the welfare of Karnataka residents in particular and the Indian community in general. Mohammed Mansoor congratulated the newly elected body and advised them to work with positive spirit and elevate the forum to a higher level. Vasu Manchegowda outlined the KNRI forum's vision and urged Kannadigas to play a vital role to reach and help poor and needy people. Outgoing President Krish Jangal congratulated the new team and said social work demands time, energy and dedication. He said God will reward for serving the community, and it will also develop managerial skills. Rodridgue addressed the gathering and thanked all the members for having confidence and giving him the responsibility of being the president of the KNRI. He also assured to work as per the expectations of the forum. Ahmed said: “Our forum is committed and will work in the field of Medical, education, culture, welfare and employment for the Kannadigas.” Khursheed described this forum as a group of family members and requested members to “keep the same spirit of unity which is our identity.” Amin requested Kannadigas residing here to feel free and join the forum. They can be reached us through email [email protected] Harsha appealed to the executive committee to work hard for the development and strengthening of the forum by enrolling new life members. Saif expressed happiness for the popularity of the forum not only among Kannadigas but also other state communities. Khan said: “I have lot of plans for organizing cultural programs for our state people which can be implemented with mutual consensus of executive members in upcoming meetings.” Ahmed said: “Poor students for higher studies from various parts of Karnataka were helped to continue their education since its inception. Now we are getting positive results, as recently I got the news of our candidate, daughter of a housemaid, whom we helped got campus selection after graduation.” Mascarenhans said: “Karnataka residents have proved their mettle in every field due to their ability to work hard and perform duties in the right earnest.” Netekar said: “I was happy by seeing the amazing unity among all the Kannadigas from different parts of the state. I feel more comfortable in this organization.” Khaleefa praised the existing structure of KNRI forum and appreciated the aims and objective designed. The program concluded with the vote of thanks by Chandran. He thanked the Indian Consulate for their tremendous support towards the KNRI Forum, and Saudi Gazette for wide coverage. — SG
