Media Release

Saudi Arabia, Aug 18: Indian Social Forum, Karnataka State Committee organized Independence Day celebration across eastern province as part of celebrating 69th Independence Day of India with patriotic fervour.

Indian Social Forum gave a platform for Non-Resident Indians to celebrate the Independence Day through cultural events, sports, skits and stage shows with great enthusiasm.

There was a public programme at Rose Auditorium of Dammam on August 15 organized by Udupi district of Indian Social Forum, Karnataka.

Speaking on the occasion, Fayaz, general secretary of central committee said, “Being Indians, we should always uphold the sovereignty of the country. We should not keep this day only for a mere celebration, but we should also struggle to save our pre-eminent democratic system of India. There is an alarming damage done to democratic system in India through some ideologies. Now it is our responsibility to save our country’s secular heritage”.

The chief guests Narendra Shetty, president of Mangalore association, Anwar Sadath, vice president of Hidayah foundation, Abdullah Kutyady, regional president of India Fraternity Forum, greeted the Indians residing in gulf countries on the occasion. On the same occasion, prizes were distributed to the winners of the cricket tournament which was held prior to the Independence Day celebrations on August 14.

Eastern Blue Cricketers Khobar emerged as the champions and Star Cricketers Krishnapura were runners up of the tournament. Sarfraz of Eastern Blue Cricketers Khobar was declared as Man of the Match and Man of the Series.

Indian Social Forum Udupi district president Salim Udupi gave a short preface on the occasion and Nazrullah Khan welcomed the gathering. Rauf and Khalid Bantwal coordinated the programme. Vice president Abdul Rahman proposed vote of thanks. There were patriotic songs from children and quiz for the audience on the occasion.

In Al Khobar, there was a public programme organized at Afsara Auditorium of Khobar on August 15 by DK district of Indian Social Forum. Speaking on the occasion, AM Arif, general secretary of Indian Social Forum State Committee said, “Over the past 68 years, our department system has completely failed to establish the social justice. In such a case, it is our duty to protest against such system and also to fight for the rights of people”.

Imran Karkala, vice president of Jamiyyathul Falah, Dammam, Bande Nawaz of Bijapurians Association, Siraj of Malnad Association and Ahmad Basheer of India Fraternity Forum, Khobar were among the guests present on the dais.

Indian Social Forum DK district president Siddiq Nandarabettu gave a short preface and welcomed the gathering. Mohammad Nisaaf coordinated the programme. Rafiq Uchila gave vote of thanks. As part of the programme, Social Forum members put up a skit on the occasion which emphasized on patriotism and unity. Quiz and other fun filled activities for the audience were organized and the winners were given prizes.

Indian Social Forum also arranged sports events in Jubail and Hasa. Sweets and dinner were served among the audience who were participated in the celebration.