By Ishwar M. Ail/ Pics : Dinesh Kulal
Mumbai : A well-known NGO Jayashreekrishna Parisara Premi Samiti (JPPS) has presented “George Fernandes Social Award – 2016” to prominent banker John D’Silva on the occasion of 87th birth day of the driving force behind the Konkan Railway project, former defence minister, George Fernandes on 2nd July, 2016 at Millenium Club, Juhu, Andheri West, Mumbai under the president ship of Padmabhushan Dr. B M Hegde.
Former MP and MDMK Secretary Vaiko inaugurated the function along with other dignatories. Speaking about the achievements of George Fernandes Vaiko called him as elder brother and said today the award is presented to the deserving personality.
One of the chief guests Gajanana Kirtikar MP recollected the political relationship with George Fernandes and he is the person who has defeated strong candidates with his contribution to the society and called his as “Adaraneeya vyakti”. He also extended his possible support to the samiti.
Ex MP Mohan Rawle also recollected the political relationship with George Fernandes and said he is most powerful personality and equal to 50 MP’s in LS. He disclosed that George Fernandes supposed to be the PM of our country but due to few politicians it could not happen.
Other Chief guests MLA Amit Satam, Tamil Selvan, L & T MD and CEO K. Venkataramanan, Corporator Dilip Patel, Aditya Jha and other dignitaries also spoke about the social and political achievement of this grate leader.
Receiving the award former chairman of Abhyudaya Co. Operative Bank John D’silva said when the taxi men were in need of saving money I have thought of starting bank. He thanked JPPS for the award and for holding this genuine programme. Treasurer Jayant K Shetty presented the brief introduction.
Founder of JPPS Tonse Jaya Krishna A. Shetty highlighted about the activities of the samiti and requested the support and help of all the dignatories.
President Dharmapala U. Devadiga welcomed the dignatories on dais and the gathering. Adv. Prakash Shetty introduced the guests. Ex president of the samiti Harishkumar M. Shetty and Hiriyadka Mohandas compared the programme. General Secretary Chandrashekar Belchada offered vote of thanks. Vice presidents and other office bearers and members of the samiti are also present in this occasion.
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