Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF) Trust - UAE and Mangalore conducted felicitation function for honoring the Former Chief Minister of Karnataka State and President of Janata Dal Secular Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy and the Secretary General of Janata Dal Secular Shri B.M. Farook and other dignatories. The following Guests of Honor were present during the Felicitation Function.

Hon. Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, Former Chief Minister of Karnataka State and President, JDS.

Shri B.M. Farook, Secretary General, JDS & CMD, Fiza Group of Companies.
Shri C.S. Puturaj, Hon. Member of Parliament
Shri Sara Mahesh, Hon. MLA
Shri K.T. Srikantagowda, Hon. MLC
Shri N. Appajigowda, Hon. MLC
Shri Kantaraji, Hon. MLC
Shri Ben Chikkaswamy, NRI Representation, USA
Shri Ravikumar, Mayor, Mysore
Shri Ramakrishna Gowda from Adichunchanagiri Mat
Dr. Amernath Gowda, Attorney
Shri Srinivas and Shri Vishwanath

Mr. Rehman Sajpa did quran recitation. Dr. Kaup Mohamed, Hon. GS of the BCF on behalf of the Dr. B.K. Yusuf, the President of the BCF welcomed Hon. Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, Former Chief Minister of Karnataka State and President, JDS and Shri B.M. Farook, Secretary General, JDS & CMD, Fiza Group of Companies and all other dignatories including Hon. MLAs and Hon. MLCs and Mayor. Dr. Kaup mentioned about the State of Karnataka being an IT Hub of India and also one of the vibrant State producing maximum number of Doctors. Dr. Kaup also mentioned about the Janata Dal Secular's achievements stating that they provided support to the poor people by providing variety of schemes including concessional grains, etc. Dr. Kaup also mentioned that the BCF is going to organize the World Kannadiga Convention for Arts and Culture 2017 in order to create and promote an integrated value chain contribution of distinct Arts and Culture existing in the State of Karnataka with a strategic view of understanding the values and beliefs of the diverse linguistic and ethnicity. Dr. Kaup said that more than 1500 people from the NRI community of State of Karnataka are going to attend this World Kannadiga Convention 2017 scheduled on 5th May 2017.

Mr. B.M. Farook, the Secretary General of JDS introduced the former Chief Minister of Karnataka State Mr.Kumara Swamy. Mr. B.M. Farook is also the NRI Patron of BCF. He elaborated about his secular outlook and commitment and concern about the poor masses of Karnataka. He informed about the origin of Beary community. Mr. B M Farook also praised BCF’s selfless service to the society particularly in the field of Education. He also mentioned about the forth coming event being organised by Bearys Cultural Forum namely World Kannadiga Convention for Arts and Culture 2017 and appealed Mr. Kumara Swamy to provide support and attend this Convention.

Mr.M.E. Moolur, the Vice President of BCF gave a brief introduction of BCF. He highlighted that BCF consists of Bearys but it belongs to all Kannadigas irrespective of any caste or creed even though away from home land, Kannada and Karnataka is always in the heart of the BCF. He informed that BCF has issued scholarships to about 13000 students from PUC to Post graduation, in various courses like Medicine, Engineering, Ulema, Nursing, management etc.

Mr. Latif Mulky, Vice President of BCF Informed about the forthcoming BCF's World Kannadiga Convention in detail and requested all guests to attend the program. He briefed about the events to be conducted during this great meet of Art and culture.

BCF felicitated Hon. Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, Former Chief Minister of Karnataka State and President, JDS, Shri B.M. Farook, Secretary General, JDS & CMD, Fiza Group of Companies by handing over a Bouquet and a shawl as a mark of respect and appreciation. Similarly, all other dignatories namely Shri C.S. Puturaj, Hon. Member of Parliament, Shri Sara Mahesh, Hon. MLA; Shri K.T. Srikantagowda, Hon. MLC; Shri N. Appajigowda, Hon. MLC; Shri Kantaraji, Hon. MLC; Shri Ben Chikkaswamy, NRI Representation, USA; Shri Ravikumar, Mayor, Mysore; Shri Ramakrishna Gowda from Adichunchanagiri Mat; Dr. Amernath Gowda, Attorney; Shri Srinivas and Shri Vishwanath were also felicitated by the BCF.

The Former Chief Minister of Karnataka Mr.Kumara Swamy praised BCF for its valuable service to the society. He said that the hospitality and generosity of BCF members shown is highly appreciable. Mr. Kumara Swamy also applauded the BCF for its patriotism and particularly pin pointed the love, concern and affection. He also stated that, BCF always upholds the value and cultural heritage of the state of Karnataka, its culture and Kannada as language in the foreign land. He promised that he will surely support BCF in its every endeavor of social service. He also promised that he and his all colleagues will make it sure to attend the forth coming World Kannadiga Convention for Arts and Culture 2017 scheduled to be held on 5th May 2017 (Friday) at the Great Ballroom, Le Meridien Hotel, Dubai. He also promised that he will maintain communal harmony and peace amongst the people of the society in the State of Karnataka. He also further stated that, he will initiate setting up a Muslim University in the State of Karnataka managed and administered by the educated muslim scholars and academically supported by other members of the Society in the State.

Mr. Afeeq Hussain, the Vice President of the BCF proposed vote of thanks.