Dammam: Indian Social Forum demands rebuilding of Babri Masjid

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December 13, 2016

Dammam: Babri Masjid is the symbol of religious freedom provided by democratic system of India. Fascist forces have attacked the constitution of India by destroying the Babri Masjid which was Mulsim’s religious center and had a history of 467 years. The inverse effects of that attack is still experienced by the minority community, dalits and other backward classes of India, said Fayaz N, General Secretary of Central Committee of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province.

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He was speaking at a social program ‘Lest we forget December 6...Lest we retain Hope...’, organized by the state committee of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province, on Tuesday 6th December at 8pm in Paragon Auditorium, Dammam.

“We have to intensify the struggle to retain the hope of getting our constitutional rights by utilizing the opportunities provided by the constitution. Since the demolition of Babri Masjid, India is witnessing communal riots, fake encounters, dark law, murder in the name of cow slaughter, rape and now interference in muslim personal law-Shareeat system. We have to fight for the restoration of secularism in India by reconstructing the Babri Masjid,” he said.

Other chief guests present on the dais were Imthiaz, Social Activist and President of India Fraternity Forum, Eastern Province, Mohammad Sherief Karkala, Indian Embassy Volunteer representative and also A.M. Arif, State President of Indian Social Forum, Karnataka, State Committee member, Shafi Imran delivered preface for the program.

In the beginning of the program Social Forum member Azaruddin recited the Quran. Social Forum dammam branch president, Mohammad Rafeeq delivered vote of thanks. Khalid coordinated the program.

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Kali dasan
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Saturday, 22 Sep 2018

I need your help. Present I m in dammam. I completed my 2,years agreement. Now I hav to leave this country but my kafil not sending me back to India. So please help me. 

Mohammed
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Thursday, 22 Dec 2016

Masha Allah very good program.

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June 24,2020

The Overseas Indian Cultural Congress (OICC), Bahrain, has charted aircrafts to repatriate stranded expatriates to India. 

Boby Parayil, General Secretary, OICC National Committee, Bahrain has thanked all those who supported in this cause.

“The aircrafts were not licensed and were in crisis until the last minute. Finally, Mohammed Mansoor, president of Bahrain chapter of Indian Overseas Congress approached IOC Middle East in charge Dr Arathi Krishna, who helped get permission to operate flight to Kozhikode,” he said in a release. 

All mandatory approvals from the Foreign Ministry of Affairs and other government officials were accomplished by Dr Arathi Krishna. OICC has expressed gratitude to her for her timely support, he said. 

OICC is also grateful to former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy for doing necessary arrangements to get all the approvals for flight landing in Kerala, he added.

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August 6,2020

Dubai, Aug 6: Non-resident Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist Dewakara Alva passed away on Thursday August 6. He was 63.

Alva, who hailed from Mangaluru, was the director of Federal Insurance Brokers LLC, Dubai and was residing in Dubai for around four decades. He was reportedly suffering from health problems for last few months. 

He was a patron of Tulu and Kannada language and culture in United Arab Emirates. He was a member of various NRI organizations including UAE Tulu Koota and UAE Bunts

Alva is survived by wife Saritha, daughter Powshali, and son Manal.

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April 19,2020

Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) Chaiman Dr Sam Pitroda held video conference with senior IOC office bearers across Middle Eastern countries on 14th April 2020 to review the impact of COVID-19 pandemic among Indians residing in the region. Almost all speakers appreciated the efforts initiated and  implemented by  respective governments to contain spread of the deadly virus as well as measures taken towards welfare of the people affected by the lockdown. 

IOC Presidents, Mohammed Mansour - Bahrain, Abdullah Manjeri - Saudi Arabia, Dr J Ratan kunar - Oman and Girish kumar - Qatar, highlighted the quality treatment of patients and finacial aid provided by governments and other authorities. Bahrain IOC president Mansour , also  apprised about the 'Food for Needy' drive in Association with KHK Heroes foundation, initiated by HH Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and quality treatments as well as financial aid to local and expat residents.

Anura Mathai, IOC  Global Event Coordinator, spoke about certain problems of Indians in the UAE. IOC Middle East Convener, Mansoor Palloor, emphasised and requested IOC Chairman to urge Indian government to arrange immediate repatriation of indians stranded in Gulf countries. AICC Secretary, Himanshu Vyas, IOC Secretary Dr Arathi Krishna, Dr Arshi Malik (Abha), Mohiuddin Sirajudeen (Jeddah), Advocate Joseph Palathara (Dammam) Prasad Kodru, Jayati Maitra Ziyad Ahmed (Qatar) and Khursheed Alam (Gen Secretary- Bahrain) also apprised the participants about various issues relevant to the pandemic and suggested further initiatives to be undertaken. 

Dr Sam Pitroda briefed about sustained and consolidated efforts by all IOC members  during this unprecedented situation facing the world and assured that he would convey IOC  concerns to the government and try his best to ensure all possible help is made available to all needy Indians.

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