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The One India Association (OIA) affiliated to ICC under the aegis of Indian Embassy (Qatar) celebrated its 3rd annual function at Asoka Hall on December 7.
Saurabh Bharadwa j(MLA Delhi State Legislature , National Spokesperson & Delhi Secretary of Aam Aadmi Party), Girish Chaudhary (National Observer to Kerala AAP) & CR Neelakandan (Convener of Kerala AAP) were the chief guests. Dr Jawed Zaidi, Prof Atif Iqbal, Habib un Nabi, Faisal Al Hudawi, Dr Nizar Kochery, Safeeru Rahman, Abdu Salaam Kallivalappil, Jeevan Tomson and Ashmat Alam also graced the occasion as special guests.
More than 175 people including children's attended the function. Samreen and Nazia greeted all the attendees and Akshra & Janvi started the program with the prayer song, followed by welcome dance by Gayethri and Preethika.
Dr M Vishwanathan, President of the Association, presented warm welcome speech while DilipKutty, GS presented the annual report of the association outlining the various activities and achievements during the last year. I
n appreciation of the efforts, CR Neelakandan, appreciated the efforts of OIA and emphasised on the unity of secular forces in India while Shri Girish Chaudhary talked to build a better bonding between people of different faiths, region and language.
He talked about the importance of media, and appreciated the works of OIA and emphasized the need to build bonds between India and Qatar.
Dr Vishwanathan and Ziauddin Ahmad, conveyor of OIA UP Chapter presented mementos to the Chief Guests.
Main highlights of the programme included presenting award of excellence for outstanding work done by notable Indians in various fields.
The awards were presented to Faisal Al Hudawi for Media, Dr Nizar Kochery for Excellence in Profession, Safeeru Rahman K for Sports & Abdu Salaam K for Social Service.
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