Indian Cultural Society celebrates victory of SDPI GP candidates

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June 21, 2015

Dubai: The Karnataka chapter of Indian Cultural Society (ICS), UAE, celebrated the victory of a few SDPI backed candidates in Karnataka Gram Panchayat election recently at Mussala tower, Bur Dubai.

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Presiding over the function, Nasser Karaje, President of ICS Karnataka, thanked the God and people of Karnataka for supporting SDPI backed candidates and congratulated the cadres of SDPI who actively participated in campaign for their candidates.

He said SDPI had contested in 373 seats out of which 71 seats were won. In 130 seats SDPI candidates secured second places and in remaining 137 seats SDPI candidates secured 3rd place.

Stating that SDPI has emerged 3rd largest political party in costal Karnataka, he urged all the party workers to get ready for the BBMP election.

He also briefed about the social activities carried out by ICS in UAE.

Speaking as the chief guest, Mohammed Shakif, President, Karnataka state unit of Popular Front of India, said that SDPI was need of the hour.

He said that due to the failure of political parties, over 50 crore people in India are still below poverty line. There is no job opportunity for youth in India. There is no social security too, he lamented.

He pointed out that Sangh Parivar is trying to turn Indian from secular democracy into fascist democracy.

Talking about the strength of SDPI, he said that the party is now capable of defeating prominent MLAs.

Akbar Ali Surathkal, Deira, vice president, ICS Karnataka, inaugurated the event through a victory song. Mohammed Ali Muloor, president, ICS, Deira delivered valedictory address. Shaker Belthangady compered the program. Mohammed Shafi Hubli, vice president, ICS, welcomed the gathering. Ashir Chokkabettu, general secretary, ICS, and Deira, Bur Dubai , Sharjah , Abu Dhabi branch committee members were present.

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