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Abu Dhabi: J R Lobo interacts with Mangaloreans, assures to do his best

  •   Mon, Oct 28 2013 09:09:14 PM

Abu Dhabi: J R Lobo interacts with Mangaloreans, assures to do his best

Daijiworld Media Network – Abu Dhabi
 
Abu Dhabi, Oct 28: Visiting Mangalore South MLA J R Lobo interacted with the Mangalorean community based in Abu Dhabi recently at the India Social & Cultural Centre, Abu Dhabi.

During his interaction he highlighted the projects which have been earmarked in the undivided district of Dakshina Kannada and the steps being taken to implement them. He spoke at length about the problems facing the democratic process, which he envisaged will be solved within the next 3 - 4 years.

Lobo also stressed on not to expect any miracles due to various reasons. He promised that being MLA and former bureaucrat, he would do his best to meet the aspirations of the people of Mangalore and its vicinity and asked for support and cooperation from fellow Mangaloreans.

Stating that Mangaloreans are intelligent and enterprising, he also asked for suggestions for the improvement of Mangalore city that would help make it the second major city, next only to Bangalore. He also sought investment from NRIs to improve Mangalore.

"Tourism must be given priority as there is plenty of potential in Mangalore, being a city of educated and intelligent people. To do that, we have to improve infrastructure like roads, footpaths, drainage and garbage disposal systems etc, which is being done on a warfooting," he said.

During the interaction session he answered questions in a professional manner by giving apt replies.

He impressed the audience by his open and intelligent speech delivered in chaste Kannada and also said he felt like he was in Mangalore as the whole programme was conducted in Kannada, the state language of Karnataka.

Padmashree Dr B R Shetty, CEO of New Medical Centre, applauded and highlighted the services of Lobo as a bureaucrat and his services to Mangalore in various ways and hoped he will enable Mangalore gain its past glory through his intelligence and vision. Also, on the occasion Valerian D’Almeida brought to the notice of J R Lobo the plight of Mangaloreans and requested him to look into various issues which were the need of the hour.

Sudhir Kumar Shetty, CEO, UAE Exchange Global, Leo Rodrigues, entrepreneur and founder member of KCO, Ronald Pinto, UAE-based entrepreneur, Bennete D’Mello, president, Konkani Cultural Organization, Valerian D’Almeida, honorary secretary, KCO were present on the dais.

Bennete D’Mello welcomed the gathering and Valerian D’Almeida delivered the vote of thanks. Canute compered the event

The interaction session was arranged by KCO in association with various organizations based   in Abu Dhabi including Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha,  Abu Dhabi Tulu Koota, Billawara Balaga,  Amgele Samaj, Brahmanara Samaja, Beary Saheban and Beary Association and others.

The session was attended by Mangaloreans based in Abu Dhabi along with guests from India and the UAE.
  

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  • Max and Jessie Rasquinha, USA

    Tue, Oct 29 2013

    It is a good initiative on the part of Mr. J. R. Lobo to make a visit to U.A.E. and create an acquaintance far and beyond the borders of India. With more than 25 million people of Indian origin scattered all parts of the world, Indian politicians should now move forward and create new dialogs with people not only of the Indian origin but also with other nationalities.

    Our relations with the Arab world is no longer only for exchange of expatriates, but India is now one of the major consumers of Energy requirements from the Persian Gulf region. There is lot more opportunity now prevails for Joint Ventures, Acquisitions and even business mergers between India and the Gulf countries. It is a "win win" situation for all, and India will therefore gain more by extending the hand of friendship with our Arab neighbors.

    We hope that Mr. J. R. Lobo was also able to meet many of the Arab friends during his visit to the U.A.E. Let us invite many of our Arab friends to visit our country and get acquainted with our progress and the opportunities that lie ahead of us for a mutual collaboration that will create more investments, more job creations and most importantly more trust and confidence in each other for a long term benefit. There is lot of future scope available for not only Economic cooperation, but also Educational, Cultural and Social interactions. The women folk of the Arab world have a great deal of common benefit to share with the women folk of India. The future is filled with mutual cooperation, collaboration and communication.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, Oct 29 2013

    Dear Lobo sir,

    Very visionary and meaningful thoughts in the field of future developments in Mangalore. In the mean time, we have to bear in mind that, it is high time to bring some changes in the mind-set of certain organizations/people because they still live the past (pre-historic) traditions & glorify the same to serve their selfish motives.

    With due political will and support, we can achieve right developments but who can change the mind-set of such people who still thrive the generation old mind-set.

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  • Kodial Bai, Mangalore

    Tue, Oct 29 2013

    Comments on this article and to Mr.Lobo is remarkable. Please make sure that Mr. Lobo will go through all these conversation and insights. Let him have easy access to all comments. Hope it will not remain on internet site itself.

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  • Stephen, Mangalore

    Tue, Oct 29 2013

    Mangalore is port city & our port can not be ignored.
    Measures need to be taken to improve our port as well as customs warehouse facility, so that major companies in the country look at Mangalore for investment.

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  • Anand, karkala

    Tue, Oct 29 2013

    Mr. J R Lobo, please think of making Mangalore people friendly with developments instead of trying to gain past glory.

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  • Lobo AG, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Mon, Oct 28 2013

    In order to attract tourist to Mangalore, we need good, wide and smooth roads, good drainage system, transport, hotels and above all, quick disposal of waste. We have wonderful beaches and they need to be developed. It is not responsibility of only the administration but every citizen should also be responsible to maintain hygiene.

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  • Aubb, Kuwait

    Tue, Oct 29 2013

    @Lobo AG, Mumbai,

    In addition to what you have said, we also need people friendly government policies, infrastructure and tourist friendly people who are free from communal hatred, narrow mentality that will make tourists from the world over feel at home amidst of so much of diversity.

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  • Lobo AG, , Mangalore/Mumbai

    Tue, Oct 29 2013

    Aubb, Kuwait

    Yes, I fully agree with your views. Luckily we have a Government that cares.

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  • Agnel, Udupi

    Mon, Oct 28 2013

    Mangalore airport exit road is completed? In gulf countries it is maximum 3 days work.

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  • Paul, mangalore /Dubai

    Mon, Oct 28 2013

    Yes Mr. J.R. lObo will surely do the best to do Managlore the best. But in Mlore we have some parties who create problems. If these parties a really banned & Govt takes strict actions on these sure our Mangalore will be the best how it was like before.

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  • Vashal, Mangalore

    Mon, Oct 28 2013

    Wish u all the best Mr.J R Lobo. Expecting do many more development in our Undivided Dakshina Kannada.

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  • Mamu, IXE/AUH

    Mon, Oct 28 2013

    Vishal Are you in Mangalore? As far as my knowledge is concerned Dakshina kannada District is already divided. Mr. Lobo can only put the foundation for any kind of development, within 5 years what you can expect?

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  • Praveen, Mangalore

    Tue, Oct 29 2013

    It is not necessary that he will be in power only for 5 years. If he does good work definitely people will vote him again.

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  • Rehna, Mangalore

    Mon, Oct 28 2013

    What Lobo has said about tourism is Right. But how. To attract the tourist the need of the Hour is the expansion of the airport with extended Runway for Big planes to land. This will attract the tourists and then for a good Depature & Arrival roads from the aiport to the city. Secondly is the other roads. Bummpy rides will not attract tourists. Hope Lobo in the capacity of a MLA will do his best. He should do devlopment works in such a way that in thee past 60 years no minister has done such works. Jai Ho LOBAM

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  • Abdul Rafiq, Uchila / Dubai

    Mon, Oct 28 2013

    Very nice to see Mr.Lobo in United Arab Emirates. Expecting more good development works around Mangalore during his period. all the best.

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