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For Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai (RD/CN)

Mumbai, Jun 30: A ‘Konkani Sahamilan’, organized by the Konkani sabha of the city was held at the auditorium of Hotel Bansuri, in Mulund (East), on Sunday, June 29.

Speaking on the occasion, Gilbert Baptist, chairman and managing director of Malaika Group of Concerns, said the locality had an abundance of like-minded people who speak their mother tongue. This in turn can help them carve a niche for themselves and keep them united. Mother tongue plays a key role in shaping the personality of an individual and success can be achieved by focusing on it. Hence, Konkani brethren should commit themselves to social service through linguist organizations, he urged the gathering.

Konkani Sabha president, Lawrence D’Souza, in his welcome address, said the event had been organized to chalk out plans to set up an auditorium which was essential for the growth of Konkani and to provide a platform for Konkani talents.
 
Lawrence Coelho, editor of Konkani weekly ‘Divo’, and well-known musician, Henry D’Souza, were the chief guests on the occasion.  Hundreds of Konkani lovers, and representatives of Konkani organizations, were present to offer their valuable suggestions and opinions.

 
Naveen Kulshekar, compered the programme while secretary Ivan Suvares, explained the chief objective of the sabha and its future plans. Vice-president Agnelo Remedius, proposed the vote of thanks. Judit Suvares, and J B D’Cruz, were honoured for helping increase the number of memberships to the sabha. A music programme in Konkani and other languages, performed by Dolphy Menezes, and Henry D’Souza, was held for the  entertainment of the gathering.