Media Release

Kuwait, Dec 13: The AGM of Billava Sangha Kuwait witnessed the emergence of the new Managing Committee held on the November 28,2014 at the Indian Community School, Salmiya. Lots of other cultural programmes were lined up to keep the audience entertained.

The cultural programmes were graciously hosted by Jayalaxmi Vishwas, as the program commence with the lighting of the lamp and release of the year book “Billava Bolpu” by the president of the association Mohandas Poojary. Sudha Sandesh gracefully welcomed the audience with her welcome dance while other kids grooved to other Hindi dances. It was followed by a brief skit, which essayed details about Bramha Shree Narayan Guru Swamy and Gokarnatheswar temple, Kudroli under the able direction of Mahesh Poojary and Manoj Poojary.

The president in his speech urged all Billavas to stay united and strong with each other and urged to work for the upliftment of the community. The general secretary for the year 2014, Sushma Bangera read out the annual activities of the association, while the treasurer, Gautham Suvarna read out the financial report for the year, both of which were approved by the members. The scholarship initiated by the association, was distributed to 3 deserving students by Rohit Sanil and Satish Kunder.

The committee also gave an emotional farewell to the outgoing president of the association, Mohandas Poojary, as he has retired and will soon leave to his homeland after serving in the country for 32 years. He wished very well for the association and everyone the best of luck in future. He was felicitated by the advisors, Manoj Kumar and Raghu Poojary.

Soon after the felicitation program, cultural programme followed with a comedy skit, comedy dance by elders and by various dances by talented little Billava kids. Singing and music were also a part of the event.

The returning officer, Rashmi Raj announced that the new managing committee members were elected unanimously as follows for the year 2015:

President - ChitrekBangera
Vice President -Raghu C Poojary
General Secretary –Vijay Kavoor
Joint Secretary – Jyothi Sudhir
Treasurer – Pradeep Kotian
Internal Auditor – Raghav Poojary
Sports Secretary – Krishna Poojary
Cultural Secretary – MithunVishwanath
PRO – Govind Belchada
Joint PRO – Jagadeesha Poojary
Welfare Officer – Rajesh Poojary
Media Secretary –Sushma Bangera

The advisor of the committee is Manoj Kumar, while A K Ravindra and Mohandas Poojary are the honorary advisors.

The main sponsor of the event was a Well Wisher, while it was co-sponsored by UAE Exchange and Khalil Bahman & Partners. The sound and lighting was arranged by Zain Event Management Company, while the photography was ably handled by Bipin Kirodian.The event was concluded with a speech from the newly elected president Chitrek Bangera, a vote of thanks by the new general secretary Vijay Kavoor, singing of the Indian National Anthem and tasty dinner served by Mingash Restaurant.