Mangalore: The Konkani personalities like Dr. Ramdas Pai and N. Yogish Bhat were felicitated a grand felicitation programme organized by Konkani Language and Cultural Foundation of World Konkani Centre at Town Hall on March 5, Saturday.
Grace Pinto, the managing director of Ryan International Group of Institutions, was the chief guest of the occasion.
William D’Souza of Souza Group introduced Dr. Ramdas Pai. Ms. Grace Pinto honored Dr. Ramdas Pai. Fr. Eric Crasta, the president of Konkani Bhasha Mandal, honored N. Yogish Bhat, who was introduced by Narayan Kamath.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ramdas Pai said that honor will not be limited to him alone but for the entire community. He said that he has only carried forward a tradition established by his father, the late TMA Pai, and that he does not consider his contributions as his own accomplishments.
Deputy Speaker Yogish Bhat said that he has won his position as deputy speaker because trust bestowed on him by the people. He also said that, he is being working with the intention to cleanse politics of corruption and dishonesty.
Dr. P. Dayananda Pai presided over the event. Basti Vaman Shenoy, the president of the Konkani Language and Cultural Foundation, delivered the welcome address. Venkatesh Baliga, S. M. Arshad, Kudpi Jagadeesh Shenoy, B Nagaraj Shetty and Raghunath Shet were the present on the dais.
Concepta Alva compered the programme. Venkatesh Baliga, the secretary of Konkani Language, proposed the vote of thanks.