Rons Bantwal

Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 10: “All our members are compassionate and extend support to the association’s initiatives. They wish to see socially beneficial activities carried out through service. Such cooperation can uplift society. Women members also play a crucial role in community building and implementing the organisation’s services. Our young women must safeguard the community’s interests by avoiding inter-caste marriages, thereby preserving cultural values. With such a mindset, society becomes stronger. Every member should be a pillar of strength for the community. Let us all work with a spirit of service,” said Heggade Seva Sangh Mumbai president Manoj Hegde of Thane.

The Sangh’s 61st annual general body meeting was held on Sunday at Heggade Bhavan, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, under the presidency of Manoj Hegde.

The event was attended by honorary president Anand Hegde, vice-president Arun Hegde, honorary general secretary Surendranath Hegde, honorary treasurer CA Suresh Hegde, joint secretary Rupesh Hegde, joint treasurer Harish Kumar Hegde, women’s wing president Chhaya Hegde Noorani, youth wing president Sunil Raghunath Hegde, and internal auditor Ganesh Hegde (Thane). Some members shared their views, praising the Sangh’s service activities and wishing for further growth.

Surendranath Hegde read the minutes of the 60th AGM and the last special general meeting, while CA Suresh Hegde presented details of the past years’ service activities, the income-expenditure statement, budget, and auditor’s report for the concluded financial year. Ganesh Hegde was reappointed as the statutory auditor for 2025–26, and the budget for the new financial year was tabled.

The meeting began with prayers to Kuladevata Shri Veer Maruti Hanuman. A silent tribute was observed for members and well-wishers who passed away during the year. T L Muralidhar Hegde welcomed the gathering, conducted the proceedings, and proposed the vote of thanks. The meeting concluded with the national anthem.