Hanif Khan Kodaje promotes SDPI in Dubai

Dubai: The Karnataka chapter of Indian Cultural Society, an NRI wing of Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), arranged a reception to SDPI Dakshina Kannada President Haneef Khan Kodaje recently at Crescent English Medium School Auditorium, Al Qusais.

Mr. Ashir Chokkabettu, President of Indian Cultural Society, Karnataka Sector, presided over the function. The Chief Guests of the events were Mr. Mohammad Ali Uchila, President Bearys Welfare Forum, Abu Dhabi, Mr. NasirKaraje, Gen. Secretary, Indian Cultural Society, U.A.E., Mr. Mohammad Shafi Hubbali, Vice President, Indian Cultural Society, Karnataka, Mr. SarfarazKapu, Gen. Secretary, Indian Cultural Society, Karnataka chapter and U.A.E’s Indian Cultural Societies four District Presidents, Mr. Majeed Aladka, Abu Dhabi Sector, Mr. Shamshuddin Udupi, Deira Dubai Sector, Mr. Zakir Honnala Bur Dubai Sector along with them Kundapura Jamath President Mr. Mohammad Faizal and Gangolli Jamath Executive Member Mr. Rahman were other guests of the event.

Mr. Mohammad Shafi Hubli, Vice President, Indian Cultural Society, Karnataka welcomed the audience and Chief Guests.

Mr Ashir Chokkabettu, President of Indian Cultural Society, Karnataka Sector, in his address explained the services rendered by Indian Cultural Society in the Emirates among expatriate community. He said that Indian Cultural Society is a Socio political platform of expatriate Indians dedicated for the welfare of the Indian expats. The sole intention of this Forum is to unite the expatriate Indian community cutting across cast, creed and religion and to politically educate them.

Naseer Karaje, Gen Secretary, Indian Cultural Society, U.A.E in his address condemned the anti-Dalit and anti-minorities policies of ruling governments and current intolerance atmosphere existing in our campuses and society that hindering the development of India, he explained how SDPI has put forth the slogan of ‘Freedom from Hunger, Freedom from Fear’ in India and working to achieve these objectives to bring changes in Society.

A short cultural program and welcome song by Mr. Akbar Ali entertained the audience and got huge round of applause.

The chief guest of the event and Main speaker of the event, Mr. Hanif Khan Kodaje, expressed his sincere gratitude to the Executive Members and well-wishers of Indian Cultural Society, U.A.E. for honouring him. Delivering the key note address, he stated party’s recent campaign against communal terrorism and urged to all to stand on their feet not on the knees.

He said, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, has provided a very good constitution which respects and safeguards India’s multi religion and culture, but unfortunately the ruling governments are trying to destroy the democratic institutions and ignoring the principal of constitution.

He said the government is providing all opportunities to capitalist to improve their business abroad and he highlighted that all the government sponsored committees and reports suggest and recommends to take necessary action to betterment of Minorities and Muslims, however all the governments ignored recommendations.

He gave brief presentation about why SDPI and recent state wise achievements of the party and said SDPI is successfully reached to more than 20 states and SDPI is fighting for the protection of the rights of people of all classes. SDPI has a wide range of support for its voter friendly and transparent views and is getting Extensive support everywhere today.

On this occasion the newly joined SDPI members were given party membership certificate. A large number of expats accepted the SDPI membership. Mr. Arif Madikeri, Secretary Indian Cultural Society, Karnataka chapter, proposed vote of thanks. Mr. Faraz Brammavara and Mr. Irfan Yermal compared the programme.