Mangalore: Contribution of George Fernandes recalled

By John V. Tauro, Mangalore
Bellevision Media Network

Mangalore, 06 June 2012: George Fernandes Vichara Vedike, Mangalore organized a programme on the occasion of his 82nd birthday at the at Late Ramakrishna Hegde Vedike, Mangalore on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 4 pm. The objective of the programme was to recall the contribution of George Fernandes as trade union leader and politician and his service to South Kanara District, Karnataka and the country. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. M.P. Nadagowda, president of Samyukta Janata Dal, Karnataka.

 

 

 

The guest speakers present for the programme included Yogish Bhat, Deputy Speaker of the Vidhana Sabha,  Karnataka, Michael B. Fernandes, Ex-MLC  and Labour Leader, J.C. Madhu       Swmy, former MLA of Chikkanayakana Halli, Thonse Jayakrishna Shetty, president  of Jayakrishna Parisara Samiti, Jayaram Sriyan, Editor of Issues and Concerns, R.L. Dias, president of Railway Passenger Association, S.P. Chengappa, president of Bar Council, Mangalore, Clarence Pais, lawyer and Notary, Mangalore, Commander Pereira, retired Indian Navy.