Media Release

Doha, Feb 1: Dr Abdur Rashid Zaini Kamil Saqafi, one of the topmost leaders of Karnataka Cultural Foundation mentioned that as India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day, Indians, irrespective of caste, creed, race and color should be united in preserving the true objective of our constitution, which came into force on January 26, 1950. Our mission should be to build a stronger India by upholding the sovereignty, brotherhood and equality that the constitution declares. He was speaking at a virtual programme conducted by KCF Qatar, on the occasion of the 72nd Republic Day of India.

On the occasion, KCF also invited and congratulated the Kannadiga leaders who were recently elected as members of the new management committee of various organizations under the patronage of the Embassy of India. Subramanya Hebbagilu, the vice-president of ICC, Dinesh Gowda, MC member of ICBF and T Shrinivas, MC member of ISC are those guests who were specially invited for the event.

Speaking at the event, Subramanya Hebbagilu lauded the involvement of KCF in social activities and assured of his support to KCF in working with the society especially serving expatriate Kannadigas.

Inaugurating the programme, the general secretary of KCF International Council, Janab Kamaruddin Goodinabali said that although many people belong to different castes and communities, we are all Indians by heart and this brotherhood should continue and be escalated to the upcoming generations.

The event, chaired by Yusuf Saqafi Ayyengeri, president of KCF Qatar began with a prayer session by Hafil Umarul Farooq, Saqafi, dignitaries and attendees were welcomed by Siddiq Handuguli, general secretary of KCF. Rishad Madhuvana delivered the vote of thanks and Zakir Chikmagalur was the master of ceremony of this successful event.