Kumta :

As per the directive from the Karnataka state government for Celebrating Hazrat Tippu Sultan Jayanti on November 10, The district administration, Taluka Panchayat members and Backward classes welfare department celebrated Tipu Sultan Jayanti in the Taluka Panchayat hall in Kumta.

The Programme began in the morning at about 9:30am with the welcome speech was given by Taluka panchayat president Francis Fernandez. The program was held under the Presidency of Khateeja Sher Ali, Kumta Municipality President.

The Chief Guests of the program were Assistant Commissioner B.Shobha, Kumta Taluk panchayat executive member R.G.Gungi, Kumta Block Educational officer Shantesh Nayak and Kumta CPI T.N. Narasimhamurti.

Other Guests included Tahsildar C.K Naik and Professor M.G Naik. Professor M.G Naik led a beautiful speech on Hazrat Tippu Sultan which included their contribution towards the nation and his sacrifes. The Locals attended the program with great zeal. Students participated in group activities.

Members of Jamat Ul Muslimeen Kumta and Kumta Muslim association also attended the program. Mohammad Shafi Shaik (Pressiden of Jamat ul muslimeen Kumta), Mohammad Mohsin Quazi (Vice-President, Jamat ul muslimeen Kumta), Janab Abdur Rahim (General Secretary, jamat ul muslimeen), Akbar Mulla (Prez. Kumta Muslim Association), Abdullah Shaikh (Gen. Secretary Kumta Muslim association), Ibrahim Shaikh, Mehtab Ali, Nazeer Ahmed and Many others were present.

The program concluded with the Vote of thanks by Sir Patgar.

source: http://www.sahilonline.org / SahilOnline / Home> Coastal News / source: S.O. News Service / posted by Staff Correspondent  / Wednesday – November 11th, 2015