KIFF hosts get-together on ‘Current India and the Future of Indian Citizens’

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March 27, 2014

Kuwait city, Mar 27: “Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) has become a new hope for the marginalized and deprived communities while the so called Muslim political leaders have now become just puppets of national parties” said Mr. Mohammed Shaqif, member of SDPI National Working Committee. Mr. Shaqif was speaking on the topic “Current India and the Future of Citizens” in the reception ceremony organized by Kuwait India Fraternity Forum.

He added that the Muslims are fractioned due to silly differences of opinion. The so called secular parties always use the minorities especially Muslims just as vote bank by propagating the ascension of fascist outfits in the elections. All political parties are ignoring the Muslims and other backward communities and no development could be seen in the areas where such communities are populated despite the long 67 years are passed after independence. Thousands of innocent Muslims, whose forefathers had scarified their lives for the independence, are in the jails due to inhumane black laws like POTA, UAPA etc.

He also reminded that we Muslims, being 20% of the Indian population, still not attained political power to bargain for our rights whereas the minorities like Yadav and Chammar being less than 3 to 4 % of population could become the political force and bargain for their rights and even could become ruling parties. The Muslims, as a community should unite under one leadership and stand for our needs and demands instead of begging.

The political power is so crucial in India to improve the life of poor and marginalized citizens in India and if we use it in the right angle without corruption, the future is safe in our hands.

Mr. Shaqif stressed that a total change require in Indian politics and a new, enthusiastic and corruption free politics are needed to uplift the values of free and secular India. Necessity of clean politics is the need of the hour and this new wave of politics has already been started by SDPI which connects each and every Indian to the value of secularism. SDPI was the 4th largest party in Karnataka election and has shown strength in many states which prove the acceptance of the party among the people. He also added SDPI is ready for the possible alliance with the likeminded parties in India to strengthen the democracy and secularism.

Hundreds of people attended the program held on Friday, 14th March, 2014 at Jamiyathul Islah Auditorium, Rawda. Mr. Saifuddin, President of KIFF, presided over the function. Mr. Abdul Hameed Mulky, President of KKMA DK Wing, in his talk stressed the need of unity among different sects of Indian Muslims. Mr. Mohammed Shameer anchored the program, Mr. Nawab welcomed the gathering and Mr. Aseef Giliyar delivered vote of thanks. 

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March 2,2020

Abu Dhabi: Yogish Prabhu K is the newly elected president of Abu Dhabi’s prestigious India Social & Cultural Centre (ISC) and he will serve for the period 2020-2021. ISC’s annual general body meeting and Election for 2020 were held on Thursday, February 27 and the election results of the election were announced during the early hours of Friday, February 28th morning.

In the keenly contested election, Yogish Prabhu emerged victorious. Humble origin and hailing from a small town of Karkala from Udupi district of Karnataka state has never deterred him from setting challenging goals. He belongs to a well-known Gouda Saraswat Brahmin family of K.V.Prabhu Coconut oil mill in Karkala. He is the eldest son of Late Rtn. Krishna Prabhu and Rtn. Bharati Prabhu.  His father and grandfather were freedom fighters who left a profound impression on him and their ideology “serving people is like worshiping God” (Jana seveye Janardhana seve) inspired and guided his life ever since. Prabhu has been a privilege member of ISC since 2003 and has been actively involved in ISC activities throughout. His relationship with ISC spans over 2 decades during which he has immensely contributed in many ways to ISC and the Indian community at large. A banker by profession, Yogish Prabhu is currently working as Vice President, Group Finance & Treasury, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).

With some new initiatives in his mind, Prabhu wants to creatively improve the quality of ISC’s services, its humanitarian impact as well as the diversity of its membership. His intentions are always to help everyone irrespective of caste, creed, religion, language or status. As a new elected President of ISC, Prabhu’s main objective is to strategically plan and implement his vision through his ABC 5 Year Plan i.e.,

A-    Accountability & Transparency,

B-    Build a Sound Financial Plan and

C-    Compassion & Affection for the needy

so that ISC is recognized not just in UAE, but worldwide as a mascot of the great Indian community.

Prabhu thinks “as individuals, we can do only so much but with the support of Elected ISC Committee members and all the ISC members together, there is no limit to what we can achieve, and in the process, we can truly transform the ISC”. He proudly says, “I have a strong treasury management experience in ISC as well as in the bank which we need now more than ever”.

With his dynamic leadership, sheer dedication and ambition, ISC will definitely be scaling new heights of glory and prestige in Abu Dhabi and beyond. His humble nature, leadership qualities coupled with his rich administrative experience will surely help boost ISC’s popularity and meet its challenging goals and can serve people in a better way and contribute to the Indian community at large.

Yogish Prabhu has been married for 28years. His wife Chethana Prabhu Kasaragod too has been equally active in ISC and continuously supporting and participating in various sports, entertainment and literary committees throughout these years. She became ISC Women’s Forum Convener in 2016-2017. Their daughter, Aarti Prabhu is an IT Engineer from NITK Suratkal, working in Bangalore. Son, Ajith Prabhu finished his Masters in Mechanical Engineering and Management in Industrial Design in Queens University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK and at present doing his internship there. Both Aarti and Ajith are alumni of Abu Dhabi Indian School and both have represented National level CBSE Badminton meet. Also, Aarti was a Gold medalist in the school for scoring 100 in Mathematics in SSLC.

Following are few of his contributions and achievements:

•          Hon. Asst. Treasurer of ISC for consecutive years from 2005 till 2007

•          Hon. Treasurer of ISC in 2011.

•          Member of Finance Committee of ISC new infrastructure and premises from approval till completion.

•          In 2016, initiated the participation of ISC members as officials for International Yoga Day organized by Indian Embassy

•          In 2017, initiated the participation of children as officials to help the organizers so that children could learn their social responsibility and become good citizens.

•          In 2012, initiated ladies throw ball tournament in ISC and now it is extended to men too.

•          Member of IPEF since its inception in 2014. Also served as its Governing board member in the same year.

•          Founder member of ‘UAE GSB group’ since its formation in 2004

•          Committee member of ‘Gandhi Sahitya Vedi’ Abu Dhabi

•                    Treasurer of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha

•          Head of Finance and member of other committees of ‘World Tulu Convention’ held in Dubai - 2018

 

Election was held for other Posts too. The other office bearers elected to the present committee are:

Vice-President: George Varghese.

General Secretary: Jojo J Ambooken

Asst.Gen.Secretary: C. George Varghese

Treasurer: Shijil Kumar N K

Entertainment Secretary: Jayapradeep K P

Literary Secretary: Elias Padavetty

Sports Secretary: Freddi J. Fernandes

Secretary Southern Region: Raja Srinivasa Rao Aita

Auditor: G.N.Sasikumar

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