Daijiworld Media Network – Madikeri (MS)

Madikeri, Feb 10: The annual general body meeting of Kodagu district bunts association was held on February 5 at Cavuery hall in the city. Entrepreneur B D Jagadeesh Rai was elected as the new president of the association unanimously. V Ravindra Rai, entrepreneur of Kushalnagar was unanimously chosen as the chief secretary.

Vice president B K Ravindra Rai gave details of assests of association and trust. He also said that some members are spreading false propaganda with regards to the assets of the association. There is no truth in those statements. Accurate records of the assets are with the association and anyone can verify the same anytime.

Speaking on the occasion, Ravindra said, “We have got together after many years. Former president and secretary and conveying false information to the people. Some have declared association by themselves. Earlier, they did not even show interest to call the meeting of administrative committee.”

New president Jagadeesh Rai said, “There will not be any chaos in future. All works needed for the community will be carried out. Bunts bhavan is required for the community. It will be done during my tenure. Office bearers of the association will be elected soon.”

Virajpete Ratnakara Shetty, who declared himself as the president of the association without anyone’s consent and made derogatory video on social media about the community was rusticated from the association for indefinite period.

Many gave proposals with regards to the development of the association. Secretary Harish Rai read the report. Treasurer B N Ratnakara Rai presented financial report. Honorary president B B Aithappa Rai did the introductory speech.

Balakrishna Rai welcomed the gathering. Kishore Rai Kattalekadu compered the event. Hita Yogesh Shetty offered prayers and rendered vote of thanks.